Fashion Writing and Criticism provides students with the tools to critique fashion with skill and style. Explaining the history and theory of criticism; this innovative text demonstrates how the tradition of criticism has developed and how this knowledge can be applied to fashion; enabling students to acquire the methods and proper vocabulary to be active critics themselves. Integrating history and theory; this innovative book explains the development of fashion writing; the theoretical basis on which it sits; and how it might be improved and applied. Through concise snapshot case studies; top international scholars McNeil and Miller analyse fashion excerpts in relation to philosophical ideas and situate them within historical contexts. Case studies include classic examples of fashion writing; such as Diana Vreeland at Harpers Bazaar and Richard Martin on Karl Lagerfeld; as well as contemporary examples such as Suzy Menkes and the blogger Tavi.Accessibly written; Fashion Writing and Criticism enables readers to understand; assess and make value judgments about the fascinating and changeable field of fashion. It is an invaluable text for students and researchers alike; studying fashion; journalism; history and media studies.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Brutal; Awe Inspiring; Beautifully Wriiten; But Not for the Faint of HeartBy speckled bandIve never been so moved and so completely disturbed by any book before. Vincent Van Gogh was a brilliant person who strove to fully account for himself in his lifetime. In all that he pursued; he gave everything until it quite literally hurt. This was the man. Yes; he was very unusual. He did almost everything contrary to what people asked; and contrary to what was acceptable in his time. A Mad Genius? You decide. He saw beauty where others saw none. He drew and painted some of the most moving and wondrous works of art in history. His letters shine with exceptional vision and insight.This book covers everything; and spares the reader nothing. There is no happy ending here. So; be forewarned to enter at your own peril. But; perhaps like me; youll walk away stunned by the greatness of this man; and youll learn from his tenacity in the face of adversity; and be thankful that he existed to create such haunting original beauty.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. If you want to understand his work you have to know his life. So; READ THIS BOOK!By CustomerIt is; by far; the best biography of Vincent van Gogh. If you really are interested on both; the artwork and "the man behind the canvas"; you have to read this book. The authors did a great job. Its easy to follow and the website with the notes is such a nice help. If they would have included them in the book; it would be too heavy. So; it was a good decision to create a website with the notes. Of course; the best way to know Vincent is his letters. But; I mean; this book is the BEST second way. And; thanks to VG: The Life I have understood his work; life and letters much better.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A sad life illuminatedBy bookishHave never been schooled in art history but wanted to tackle this read because the art of Vincent Van Gogh always moves me. I wanted to understand more about him and why he painted the way he did and how he chose some of his famous subjects. Its all here and then some. At times I felt I was given too much information about his life but the writers were probably aiming towards a more learned reader than I am. Still; I read every word and learned so much. One reason I was able to stay with it: the narrative drive and the writing are so good! A couple of times I was moved to tears.
