The Handbook of Fashion Studies

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The Handbook of Fashion Studies identifies an innovative spectrum of thematic approaches, key strands and interdisciplinary concepts that continue to push forward the boundaries of fashion studies. The book is divided into seven sections: Fashion, Identity and Difference; Spaces of Fashion; Fashion and Materiality; Fashion, Agency and Policy; Science, Technology and New fashion; Fashion and Time and, Sustainable Fashion in a Globalised world. Each section consists of approximately four essays authored by established researchers in the field from the UK, USA, Netherlands, Sweden, Canada and Australia. The essays are written by international subject specialists who each engage with their section's theme in the light of their own discipline and provide clear case-studies to further knowledge on fashion. This consistency provides clarity and permits comparative analysis. The handbook will be essential reading for students of fashion as well as professionals in the industry.

Sandy Black is Professor of Fashion and Textile Design and Technology at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK. Amy de la Haye is the Rootstein Hopkins Chair of Dress History and Curatorship at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK. Joanne Entwistle is Senior Lecturer, Culture, Media and Creative Industries at King's College, London, UK. Agnes Rocamora is Reader in Social and Cultural Studies at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts, London, UK. Regina Root is Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA, USA. Helen Thomas is Director of Doctoral Programmes at the University of the Arts, London, UK.

The editors of this timely and comprehensive overview of fashion studies have done an outstanding job of creating a valuable and cohesive work from the contributions of more than thirty respected scholars. This well-integrated work addresses a broad range of contemporary issues central to academics, independent scholars and other practitioners working in disciplines and professions related to fashion studies. It is a welcome resource. -- Phyllis Tortora, The City University of New York, USA The Handbook of Fashion Studies will be an extremely useful resource for students, and for their teachers. With new and insightful essays from an impressive and international range of contributors, the Handbook offers definition to, and critique of, the developing field of Fashion Studies. This volume includes essential reading for anyone interested in the significance of the study of fashion to our times. -- Hazel Clark, Research Chair of Fashion, Parsons the New School for Design, New York, USA The Handbook of Fashion Studies is a well assembled collection of essays that establishes the and builds upon scholarship in this field. It is a wonderful starting point for both new and established academicians, as well as practitioners who are interested in broadening their understandings to the globality of fashion and how it impacts our lives. -- Joseph H. Hancock, II, Drexel University, USA.