Why fashion matters - Rilegato

Corner Frances

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ISBN 10: 0500517371 ISBN 13: 9780500517376

Casa editrice: Thames & Hudson, 2014

Riassunto

Fashion matters for the economy, to society, and to each of us personally. Faster than anything else, what we wear tells the story of who we are—or who we want to be. It is the most immediate form of self-expression.Yet even as fashion touches the lives of each and every one of us, its influence and the vast creative industry that it supports can seem mysterious to outsiders. In Why Fashion Matters Frances Corner, Head of London College of Fashion, guides readers into the dizzying world of this rapidly expanding, increasingly global, always exciting industry.In provocative and intriguing entries, Corner teases out the glorious intricacies and contradictions of an industry that simultaneously values technology and craft; timeless style and fast fashion; the bespoke and the mass-market; consumption and sustainability; cold, hard numbers; and creative expression. From “Shop 'til We Drop” to “The White Shirt” to “The One Trillion Dollar Business” each entry offers a unique avenue into fashion and its impact, both positive and negative, on lives around the globe.

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It certainly got me thinking ... two-thirds of the way through and my brain is fizzing like Alka-Seltzer ... Why Fashion Matters applies the mental jump leads and makes you think about what you wear, how you wear it and where it came from. --The Guardian

As much a personal manifesto as a multi-layered exploration of the significance of fashion in society ... thought-provoking ... designed to be dipped in and out of with ease ... Corner races through her subjects elegantly and succinctly. --The Financial Times

Lucid ... you don't have to take in the entire book at once. You can return to it later - and you will ... Chock-full of references to pop culture and history. --Dressful.com

Combined info and inspo, peppered with facts, punchy quotes and personal insight. The natural teacher in Corner shines through in her writing ... a thought-provoking read delivered with gentle authority ... I can see myself returning to it again and again for reference ... an essential read for any aspiring fashion industry professional or fashion student. --Style London

Thoughtful ... cue loads of facts that'll wow your friends at the pub. --Glamour

A cool manifesto for flicking through that it's rather hard to disagree with. --TwinFactory.co.uk

Engaging. --Metropolitan (Eurostar)

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• Editore: Thames & Hudson
• Data di pubblicazione: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0500517371
• ISBN 13: 9780500517376
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 143