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Originally posted by riluI'd like a recommendation for a book that gives a good overview of the (relatively) recent developments in fashion-design (i.e. the shift in the '80s etc.), with a theoretical discussion of it. For instance, it would be interesting if it discussed the parallels between these developments in fashion design with those in other arts, or if it had a philosophical perspective on them, etc. Is any of the books so far recommended in this thread maybe of this kind?ENDYMA / Archival fashion & Consignment
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Originally posted by riluI'd like a recommendation for a book that gives a good overview of the (relatively) recent developments in fashion-design (i.e. the shift in the '80s etc.), with a theoretical discussion of it. For instance, it would be interesting if it discussed the parallels between these developments in fashion design with those in other arts, or if it had a philosophical perspective on them, etc. Is any of the books so far recommended in this thread maybe of this kind?Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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It surely can be the case because fashion is not really a subject of academic study. It's either costume history or cultural studies and neither really fits the mold of what you are looking for.Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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/\ Totally!!!Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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bought this without looking properly at it, thinking it was the other (older) book on minimalism and fashion by elyssa dimant. this one is great though! no regrets buying it. it's kind of a more historical overview of the development of minimalism in fashion, discussing specific items from many different designers to exemplify each of the book's themes. i thought it was well written and the quality of images is also pretty high.
highly recommended, especially at the discounted price on amazon.
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Originally posted by Faust View PostIt surely can be the case because fashion is not really a subject of academic study. It's either costume history or cultural studies and neither really fits the mold of what you are looking for.
I'd say history of dress is what you're after, in that it has a far more multidisciplinary and critical approach. I think that type of book would be a very adventurous project, that would risk being too vague, or else prone to the rather generalized arguments of your standard history of art survey. History of art unfortunately still tends to look a little down upon dress history - most books seem to start with a passage justifying fashion as a legitimate subject.
I think Fashion Theory is a good journal in terms of who and what they publish, so that could be something to look into. It has academics from a broad range of disciplines discussing contemporary designers and issues alongside studies of traditional costume - whether it be a study of muslim dress in contemporary Britain or the role of the fashion museum: fashion mausoleum or a space where contemporary comment can be made.
Oh and Berg's Dress, Body and Culture series is awesome (I think a lot have already been recommended e.g. Kawamura's The Japanese Revolution in Paris Fashion)."Lots of people who think they are into fashion are actually just into shopping"
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Originally posted by riluAlso, this could be a great topic for a special issue of SZ magazine :)
sry i'm too new to this community but i'm so so willing to purchase one!!
does it get released every 6 months or something?
want it bad
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Originally posted by riluYeah, I was wondering where academics teaching at fashion academies publish their articles, will look into this one, thanks for the tip.Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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Originally posted by Kirky View PostThere's actually a SZ magazine?!
sry i'm too new to this community but i'm so so willing to purchase one!!
does it get released every 6 months or something?
want it badFashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months - Oscar Wilde
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Originally posted by Kirky View PostThere's actually a SZ magazine?!
sry i'm too new to this community but i'm so so willing to purchase one!!
does it get released every 6 months or something?
want it badStyleZeitgeist is a destination for individuals who are passionate about fashion design and its relationship with the rest of culture. We promote an avid discussion between fashion fans on our forum, and deliver news and opinion that stand apart from the mainstream fashion media via our magazine. Our e-commerce site supports young designers whose talent we believe in. Our goal is to cut through the noise and hype that surrounds much of fashion today.
If you go to the 'market' section, you can order one. Just make sure you use the international ordering option.⚡
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Originally posted by riluThanks for sharing this Shucks, the book might give some nice overviews, but I don't get why - as the summary states:
- why thefuck talking about Zara? I mean why would such a company be important for anything in fashion design? Maybe they were sponsors of the book or something :-/
there is no mention of zara in the book as far as i can tell - it DOES discuss COS and uniqlo / jil sander, in a section on minimalism entering the mainstream - a section which is completely justified in my opinion and quite well written by the way.... in a historical analysis of the development of styles and trends it is both interesting and important to consider diffusion into the mainstream and its effects, no?
this book's not just some generic summation of obvious minimalist brands - i wouldn't recommend it here unless i thought it was good enough for sz. harriet walker most definitely knows her shit and traces the development of minimalism in a very specific and relevant way, i think, both looking at the big players and more niche design.
give it a look-thru if you get the chance.
PS. second that on valerie steele - everything i've read and bought by her has been absolutely excellent.
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Originally posted by Faust View PostBut the likes of Kawamura and Breward, to name a few out of many, make me want to ."Lots of people who think they are into fashion are actually just into shopping"
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