Philosophy for Everyone: Fashion : Thinking with Style 40 by FRITZ ALLHOFF in DOC, MOBI
9781405199902 1405199903 Fashion is more than just clothes Its not just about whats in; fashion influences our judgments of peoples taste, politics, sexuality, class, religion, and even moral character. Changes in fashion may signal economic and political shifts. Yet fashion can also trap us. We can be slaves to fashion if we feel trapped by the roles dictated by the clothes we wear, and literally be slaves to fashion, in the case of sweatshop workers who make most of our clothes today. This book explores the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers. You wont look at your wardrobe in the same way again!, If you just cant decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers. A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashion Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design Includes a foreword by Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist author, activist and cultural critic, editor of Ms magazine (1993-7) and regular contributor to major womens magazines including Glamour and Marie-Claire
9781405199902 1405199903 Fashion is more than just clothes Its not just about whats in; fashion influences our judgments of peoples taste, politics, sexuality, class, religion, and even moral character. Changes in fashion may signal economic and political shifts. Yet fashion can also trap us. We can be slaves to fashion if we feel trapped by the roles dictated by the clothes we wear, and literally be slaves to fashion, in the case of sweatshop workers who make most of our clothes today. This book explores the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers. You wont look at your wardrobe in the same way again!, If you just cant decide what to wear, this enlightening guide will lead you through the diverse and sometimes contradictory aspects of fashion in a series of lively, entertaining and thoughtful essays from prominent philosophers and writers. A unique and enlightening insight into the underlying philosophy behind the power of fashion Contributions address issues in fashion from a variety of viewpoints, including aesthetics, the nature of fashion and fashionability, ethics, gender and identity politics, and design Includes a foreword by Jennifer Baumgardner, feminist author, activist and cultural critic, editor of Ms magazine (1993-7) and regular contributor to major womens magazines including Glamour and Marie-Claire