Fashion: A Very Short Introduction

Fashion is a global industry, and plays a role in our economic, political, cultural, and social lives. However, fashion is often denigrated as trivial and superficial, a sign of vanity and narcissism. This Very Short Introduction will give a clear understanding of how fashion has developed while addressing these divergent views.

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Philippa Stockley, Times Literary Supplement Arnold is an intelligent, communicative writer.

Philippa Stockley, Times Literary Supplement Her fascinating little book makes a good framework for independent study and has a very useful bibliography.

Vera Rule, The Guardian Arnold summarises with caption brevity, and [I] admire both her research and her succinctness.

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Introduction: What Is Fashion?; 1. Designers; 2. Art; 3. Industry; 4. Shopping; 5. Ethics; 6. Globalisation; Conclusion: The End of Fashion?; References; Further reading

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