Author : Jessica Wolfendale
Release : 2011-08-24
Genre : Philosophy
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 540/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Fashion - Philosophy for Everyone by : Jessica Wolfendale
Download or read book Fashion - Philosophy for Everyone written by Jessica Wolfendale. This book was released on 2011-08-24. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you just can't decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers. A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashion Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design Includes a foreword by Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist author, activist and cultural critic, editor of Ms magazine (1993-7) and regular contributor to major women's magazines including Glamour and Marie-Claire