Staging Fashion: The Fashion Show and Its Spaces

The fashion show and its spaces are sites of otherness, representing rebellion, excess, political and social activism. Staging Fashion is the first collection of essays about the presentation and staging of fashion in runway shows from the 1960s to the 2010s, offering a fresh perspective on the collaborations between artists, architects, and interior designers to reinforce their interdisciplinary links. The essays address how fashion and the spatial fields have collaborated in the creation of the space of the fashion show.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 264 pages
\n Publication date: 10 December 2020
\n Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The fashion show and its spaces are vibrant tapestries of otherness, encapsulating a wide range of emotions, ideas, and ideologies. From rebellious excess to political and social activism, these spaces serve as powerful platforms for expression and creativity. The diversity of conceptual and stylistic approaches is evident in the various settings where fashion shows are staged, from industrial warehouses to bustling city streets and sprawling open landscapes. Staging Fashion, the first collection of essays dedicated to the presentation and staging of fashion in runway shows from the 1960s to the 2010s, offers a fresh perspective on the intricate collaborations between artists, architects, and interior designers. It explores how these multidisciplinary partnerships reinforce the interconnectedness of fashion, architecture, and interiors. Fashion, architecture, and interiors share a rich tapestry of elements, including design, history, material culture, aesthetics, and trends. The research and ideas underpinning Staging Fashion delve into the ways in which fashion and spatial fields have collaborated to create the unique atmosphere of the fashion show. Comprising 15 essays written by esteemed scholars from the fields of fashion, interior, architecture, and design, the book delves into the diverse practices and approaches employed in showcasing fashion within the runway space. From avant-garde practices that blur the boundaries between fashion and art to the most spectacular and commercial shows of recent years, from Prada to Chanel, the essays offer a comprehensive exploration of the ever-evolving landscape of fashion presentation. By examining the symbiotic relationship between fashion and space, Staging Fashion sheds light on the creative processes that shape the visual narrative of the fashion show, contributing to our understanding of the power of design and architecture in shaping our cultural and societal experiences.

\n Weight: 736g\n
Dimension: 188 x 245 x 26 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781350101821\n \n