{"product_id":"a-cultural-history-of-western-fashion-from-haute-couture-to-virtual-couture-9781350150898","title":"A Cultural History of Western Fashion: From Haute Couture to Virtual Couture","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Cultural History of Western Fashion explores the relationships between haute couture and ready-to-wear designer fashions, popular culture, big business, high-tech production, and traditional and social media, highlighting the parallel evolution of clothing design and the other visual arts over the last 150 years. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 296 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFashion, much like the clothes we adorn ourselves with, holds the power to convey our personality and the image we wish to project to the world. It serves as a mirror that reflects the politics, values, and concerns of the society that created it. In her book, A Cultural History of Western Fashion, Dr. English and Munroe delve into the intricate connections between haute couture and ready-to-wear designer fashions, popular culture, big business, high-tech production, and traditional and social media. They explore the interdisciplinary nature of fashion, highlighting how it has evolved alongside other visual arts over the past 150 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis revised edition expands its coverage to include the buildup to the First World War, bringing the book up to date with the latest developments. It also introduces a new chapter on smart textiles and technology, exploring the innovative work of designers such as Hussein Chalayan and Iris Van Herpen. Furthermore, the book delves into the growing importance of sustainability in the contemporary fashion industry, covering topics such as biosynthetic textile production and Stella McCartney's use of vegan leather.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough their comprehensive analysis, English and Munroe shed light on the complex relationship between fashion, culture, and society, offering a rich and insightful perspective on this dynamic field. Whether you are a fashion enthusiast, historian, or simply interested in understanding the world around you, A Cultural History of Western Fashion is a must-read for anyone seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the role of fashion in shaping our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 808g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 189 x 245 x 18 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781350150898\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Professor BonnieEnglish,Nazanin HedayatMunroe","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094164336890,"sku":"9781350150898","price":24.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646186104782_book.jpg?v=1646923908","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/a-cultural-history-of-western-fashion-from-haute-couture-to-virtual-couture-9781350150898","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}