Unveiling fashion business, culture, and identity in the most glamorous industry

"For most people, fashion can daze and confuse. It is, however, a fascinating phenomenon that is key to how we define our identities, and it plays a central role in our lives. Proposing a comprehensive and accessible account of the global fashion industry, this book aims to present fashion in a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Godart, Frédéric, 1976- (-)
Formato: Libro
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Palgrave Macmillan 2012
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Introduction - the six principles of fashion
  • 1. The affirmation principle - fashion, between the individual and society
  • 2. The convergence principle - the centralization of trends
  • 3. The autonomy principle - the emergence and dynamics of styles
  • 4. The personalization principle - fashion and its professionals
  • 5. The symbolization principle - the power of signs and meanings
  • 6. The imperialization principle - how fashion became systematized.