The Language of Fashion

The Language of Fashion
Author: Roland Barthes
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2013-10-24
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1472534328

Roland Barthes was one of the most widely influential thinkers of the 20th Century and his immensely popular and readable writings have covered topics ranging from wrestling to photography. The semiotic power of fashion and clothing were of perennial interest to Barthes and The Language of Fashion - now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations series - collects some of his most important writings on these topics. Barthes' essays here range from the history of clothing to the cultural importance of Coco Chanel, from Hippy style in Morocco to the figure of the dandy, from colour in fashion to the power of jewellery. Barthes' acute analysis and constant questioning make this book an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the cultural power of fashion.

The Language of Fashion Design

The Language of Fashion Design
Author: Laura Volpintesta
Publisher:
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2014-02
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1592538215

DIVExamine the basic elements and principles of fashion design in this comprehensive reference that defines each of the basic elements. This must-have book enhances visual literacy, and inspires with dynamic and memorable visual references./div

Fashion Design, Referenced

Fashion Design, Referenced
Author: Alicia Kennedy
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2013-02-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1610582012

Fashion Design, Referenced is a comprehensive guide through the art and industry of fashion design, richly illustrated with over 1,000 photographs and drawings. Within the framework of four central categories, Fashion Design, Referenced examines the many interwoven elements that form the tapestry of fashion. “Fundamentals” provides an overview of the essential structure of the fashion profession (its organization, specializations, and centers) and looks at shifts in style over time and in ever-faster cycles going forward. “Principles” introduces the steps in creating a collection, from design to production, and explores directions suggested by sustainability and technology. “Dissemination” charts the many avenues by which fashion reaches its audience, whether on the catwalk or in the store, in print or online, in the museum or on the street. “Practice” gathers and appraises the work of the most influential and innovative fashion designers of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. From its first question—What is fashion design?—to its last—What does the future hold?—Fashion Design, Referenced chronicles the scope of ideas, inspirations, and expressions that define fashion culture. Visit the Fashion Design, Referenced Facebook page and become a fan at http://www.facebook.com/FashionDesignReferenced!

The Language of Fashion Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress

The Language of Fashion Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress
Author: Mary Brooks Picken
Publisher: Lucas Press
Total Pages: 186
Release: 2010-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1446508668

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The Fashion System

The Fashion System
Author: Roland Barthes
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 320
Release: 1990-07-25
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9780520071773

On semiotics, fashion and philosophy

The Language of Fashion

The Language of Fashion
Author: Roland Barthes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2006-02
Genre: Design
ISBN:

Roland Barthes, widely regarded as one of the most subtle and perceptive critics of the 20th century, was particularly fascinated by fashion and clothing. This work presents a set of essays, revealing the breadth and insight of Barthes' long engagement with the history of clothes.

Fashion as Communication

Fashion as Communication
Author: Malcolm Barnard
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2013-10-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1136412972

What kinds of things do fashion and clothing say about us? What does it mean to wear Gap or Gaultier, Milletts or Moschino? Are there any real differences between Hip-Hop style and Punk anti-styles? In this fully revised and updated edition, Malcolm Barnard introduces fashion and clothing as ways of communicating and challenging class, gender, sexual and social identities. Drawing on a range of theoretical approaches from Barthes and Baudrillard to Marxist, psychoanalytic and feminist theory, Barnard addresses the ambivalent status of fashion in contemporary culture.

Textiles and Fashion

Textiles and Fashion
Author: Rose Sinclair
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 895
Release: 2014-11-08
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0857095617

This major textbook is designed for students studying textiles and fashion at higher and undergraduate level, as well as those needing a comprehensive and authoritative overview of textile materials and processes. The first part of the book reviews the main types of natural and synthetic fibres and their properties. Part two provides a systematic review of the key processes involved first in converting fibres into yarns and then transforming yarns into fabrics. Part three discusses the range of range of finishing techniques for fabrics. The final part of the book looks specifically at the transformation of fabric into apparel, from design and manufacture to marketing. With contributions from leading experts in their fields, this major book provides the definitive one-volume guide to textile manufacture. - Provides comprehensive coverage of the types and properties of textile fibres to yarn and fabric manufacture, fabric finishing, apparel production and fashion - Focused on the needs of college and undergraduate students studying textiles or fashion courses - Each chapter ends with a summary to emphasise key points, a comprehensive self-review section, and project ideas are also provided

Overdressed

Overdressed
Author: Elizabeth L. Cline
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2012-06-14
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1101560584

“Overdressed does for T-shirts and leggings what Fast Food Nation did for burgers and fries.” —Katha Pollitt Cheap fashion has fundamentally changed the way most Americans dress. Stores ranging from discounters like Target to traditional chains like JCPenney now offer the newest trends at unprecedentedly low prices. And we have little reason to keep wearing and repairing the clothes we already own when styles change so fast and it’s cheaper to just buy more. Cline sets out to uncover the true nature of the cheap fashion juggernaut. What are we doing with all these cheap clothes? And more important, what are they doing to us, our society, our environment, and our economic well-being?