Fashion And Politics - Djurdja Bartlett

A Timely And Splendidly Illustrated Global Exploration Of The Complex Intersections Of Fashion And Politics From The Mid-19th Century To The Present Day Taking A Multifaceted Look At A Topic Of Widespread Fascination, This Pioneering Book Presents Research On The Intersection Of Fashion And Politics Through Incisive Essays By The Fields Leading Voices, Including Both Renowned And Emerging Fashion Scholars. The Texts Unpack Fashion Between The Mid-19th Century And Today As Expressions Of Nationalism, Terrorism, Surveillance, And Individualism, As Well As A Symbol Of Capitalism. The First Section Explores The Political Potential Of Fashion Despite Its Immutable Status As A Commodity.