Bulletproof Fashion: Security, Emotions, and the Fortress Body

The book "Bulletproof Fashion" explores the rise of bulletproof clothing and accessories as a security strategy, examining concerns about personal safety and the wider social factors influencing this phenomenon. It encourages feminist and sociological studies to pay attention to the linkages between security, bodies, and dress.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 23 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the face of the ongoing issue of gun proliferation and the persistent threat of gun violence in the United States, a contentious security strategy has emerged: bulletproof fashion. This book delves into the examination of security concerns, specifically focusing on armored clothing and accessories designed for civilians. These ballistic products, available for both children and adults, encompass a wide range of items, including colorful backpacks, elegant suits, sports jackets, feminine dresses, trendy vests, and medical lab coats. This fashion trend, often referred to as a fashion of fear, involves the practice of wearing apparel that is intended to maximize personal security. It fosters the emergence of a fortress body and an armored society.

Furthermore, the book explores the broader social factors that contribute to the popularity of bulletproof fashion, including the inequalities associated with neoliberalism and the militarization of civilian life. It sheds light on the role of emotions in shaping discourses and perceptions of security, and encourages feminist and sociological studies to pay attention to the interconnectedness between security, bodies, and dress. This book is particularly valuable for students and scholars interested in the fields of security, gun violence, culture and politics, neoliberalism and consumption, and bodies and emotions.

Weight: 304g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032354323