Fashion Education: The Systemic Revolution

Fashion Education explores how the classroom can transform the fashion industry towards body inclusion and social justice, with 17 essays by fashion educators from Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK. It is the first book to explore the relationships between fashion pedagogy and social justice and to map out new pedagogical frameworks and tools to redistribute power through fashion education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2023
Publisher: Intellect Books

Fashion Education delves into the transformative potential of the classroom in reshaping the fashion industry towards greater body inclusivity and social justice. This comprehensive book comprises a collection of 17 essays authored by fashion educators from Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. These educators share their personal experiences, challenges, and innovative strategies for reimagining the exclusive foundations of fashion pedagogy and redesigning fashion curricula to prioritize Indigenous, Black, brown, fat, disabled, trans, and queer worldviews, histories, and bodies.

This groundbreaking work is the first to explore the interconnectedness between fashion pedagogy and social justice, providing a roadmap for developing new pedagogical frameworks and tools to redistribute power through fashion education. It offers practical case studies that engage with a range of intersectional positions, showcasing the teaching practices of fashion educators implementing radical pedagogies.

Fashion Education addresses the pressing concerns of educators and serves as a valuable teaching resource for fashion educators working in art and design schools across Europe, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The book's chapters cover fashion theory, history, business, communication, and design curricula, with a specific focus on centering Indigenous, Black, brown, fat, disabled, trans, and queer worldviews, histories, and peoples. This interdisciplinary approach appeals to a wide range of fashion disciplines and is also relevant to educators in other art, design, and creative fields seeking to incorporate inclusion into their courses.

Contributions from esteemed scholars and practitioners, including Tanveer Ahmed, Kevin Almond, Avalon Acaso, Ben Barry, Mal Burkinshaw, Johnathan Clancy, Robin J. Chantree, Deborah A. Christel, Brittany Dickinson, Greg Climer, Bianca Garcia, Denise Nicole Green, Alicia Johnson, Lucy Jones, Grace Jun, Carmen Keist, Riley Kucheran, Michael Mamp, Krys, enrich the discussions and provide valuable insights into the field.

Overall, Fashion Education is a groundbreaking contribution to the study of fashion education and its role in promoting body inclusivity and social justice. It offers a wealth of knowledge and practical strategies for educators and practitioners alike, paving the way for a more inclusive and equitable fashion industry.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 244 x 169 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789386806
Edition number: New ed