Philosophical Perspectives on Fashion places philosophical approaches at the heart of contemporary fashion studies. Considering the mutual relationships between aesthetics; modern society and culture; fashion and the fine arts; and the way these relationships have influenced and shaped our views on identity and taste; this ground-breaking book also explores the various intellectual and cultural movements that inform how people dress. In the context of the most recent debates; the leading fashion and philosophy scholars contributing to this volume refer to and apply theories posed by key thinkers of the modern and contemporary age; from Darwin and Wittgenstein to Husserl and Goodman; in order to answer questions such as: What is the essence of fashion and the reasons behind its fascination? What is anti-fashion? What or who do we imitate when we follow fashion? What is fashion criticism and what should it be? Anyone studying or interested in fashion; philosophy or art will find this book a rich source of ideas; insight and information. Philosophical Perspectives on Fashion is a valuable contribution to contemporary fashion theory and aesthetics; one that revitalizes the way we look at the form; purpose and meaning of fashion and aesthetic experience.
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