Benjamin Linley Wild
Hang-Ups: Reflections on the Causes and Consequences of Fashion’s ‘Western’-Centrism
Hang-Ups: Reflections on the Causes and Consequences of Fashion’s ‘Western’-Centrism
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The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need to decentralize fashion and make it less 'western-centric'. Hang-Ups argues that this change is more likely if it is understood how the contemporary industry became 'western-centric'. It explores the origins and consequences of the fashion industry's 'western-centrism' by focusing on nine binaries that continue to be sites of negotiation as the 'wests traditions and ideals are contested by different cultural perspectives and changing global realities.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 08 February 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to light longstanding inequalities within the fashion industry, sparking calls for greater accountability and ethical awareness. Efforts are being made both within and beyond the industry, particularly in the cultural and education sectors, to decentralize fashion and reduce its Western-centric influence.
According to Hang-Ups, understanding how the contemporary fashion industry became "western-centric" is crucial for driving purposeful and lasting change. To achieve this, it is essential to revisit first principles and examine the historical development of the fashion industry.
In the current context, where the concepts of fashion, history, and culture are being closely examined, and concerns are raised about their decline, there is an urgent need to understand the extent to which they are interconnected and facilitate the presentation of fashionable bodies. Hang-Ups takes a deep dive into the origins and consequences of the fashion industry's "western-centrism" by examining nine binaries that were defined during the era of empire and continue to be sites of negotiation as different cultural perspectives and global realities challenge the West's traditions and ideals.
By exploring these binaries, Hang-Ups sheds light on the ways in which the fashion industry has perpetuated Western biases and stereotypes, while also highlighting the potential for cultural exchange and diversity. The book offers a critical analysis of the industry's historical roots and its impact on global culture, providing a roadmap for a more inclusive and sustainable fashion future.
Weight: 652g
Dimension: 158 x 234 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350197237
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