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Announcing the publication of Garb:A Fashion and Culture Reader
by Kathryn Hagen and
Garb was
collaboratively created by two members of the faculty at
From Amazon:
Garb: A Reader on Fashion and Culture investigates the
complexity of postmodern attitudes toward dress, fashion, identity and culture
through a broad range of perspectives and theoretical approaches. Diverse
essays show the richness of the field, as authors from various disciplines
explore the significance of fashion and fashion visual culture in the
contemporary world. Four hours of filmed interviews accompany the reader and
include personal stories from emerging designers and seasoned professionals.
GARB essays and interviews address contemporary topics such as: Gender,
Identity, Consumption, Style and Visual Culture. Includes essays from
professionals or academics in Art History, Literature, Fashion Illustration, Folklore,
English and more. Offers a broad range of perspectives that encourage readers
to think beyond their specific fields and reflect on the relationship between
dress, fashion, identity and culture. Four hours of filmed interviews support
the essays and include conversations with emerging designers and seasoned
professionals. Includes provocative insights into the field as designers
comment on the future of fashion, the increasing globalization of the industry,
and the price that many are willing to pay to maintain their artistic
independence. Provides a forum for sharing complex personal histories and ideas
and offers readers career-advice and real-world experiences from those working
in the field. Professionals and those new to the fashion industry.
I highly recommend this book for all your libraries.
Sue
Director of Library
& Instructional Technology
310-665-6925
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