Technology has been an essential factor in the production of dress and the cultures of fashion throughout human history. Structured chronologically from prehistory to the present day; this is the first broad study of the complex relationship between dress and technology.Over the course of human history; dress-making and fashion technology has changed beyond recognition: from needles and human hands in the ancient world to complex 20th-century textile production machines; it has now come to include the technologies that influence dress styles and the fashion industry; while fashion itself may drive aspects of technology. In the last century; new technologies such as the electronic media and high-tech manufacturing have helped not just to produce but to define fashion: the creation of automobiles prompted a decline in long skirts for women while the beginnings of space travel caused people to radically rethink the function of dress. In many ways; technology has itself created avant garde and contemporary fashions.Through an impressive range of international case studies; the book challenges the perception that fashion is unique to western dress and outlines the many ways in which dress and technology intersect. Dress; Fashion and Technology is ideal reading for students and scholars of fashion studies; textile history; anthropology and cultural studies.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Steve Brewergreat0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It is still readable and in general in good form.By CustomerI give it four stars; because the book had too many water marks. It is still readable and in general in good form.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy Victor M RendonA must read for architects.
