Back In Fashion - Giorgio Riello

An Engaging Survey From The Middle Ages To The Present, Presenting Fashion As A Complex Process That Reflects Economic, Social, And Political Changes This Engaging Volume Tells The History Of Western Fashion, Exploring How And Why It Has Influenced Peoples Attitudes, Actions, And Beliefs Since The Middle Ages. Back In Fashion Focuses On Themes Specific To Particular Periodssuch As The Significance Of Medieval Sumptuary Laws That Expenditure On Clothing; The Use Of Black In Early Modern Europe; The Role Of Sports On Clothing In Contemporary Times; And The Rise Of Luxury In The Millennium. Author Giorgio Riello Investigates How Fashion Has Shaped And Continues To Characterize Western Societies, Impacting The Lives Of Millions Of People And Their Relationship To The Economy And Politics.