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Fashion is far more than mere clothing—it's a powerful form of self-expression, a global economic force, and a mirror of our society's values and contradictions. In this illuminating exploration, Frances Corner, Head of London College of Fashion, invites readers behind the curtain of an industry that shapes how billions of people present themselves to the world. Through provocative and intriguing entries, Corner examines the fascinating paradoxes at fashion's heart: the tension between technology and craft, timeless elegance and fast fashion, sustainability and consumption, and artistic vision and commercial reality. From the psychology of shopping to the economics of a trillion-dollar industry, this book reveals how fashion influences our lives, cultures, and planet in ways both inspiring and troubling. Essential reading for anyone curious about why what we wear matters so profoundly.
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National Geographic Books
Published Jun 17, 2014
ISBN: 9780500517376
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2014
Language
eng
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