The study of fashion has expanded into a thriving field of inquiry; with researchers utilizing diverse methods from across subject disciplines to explore fashion and dress in wide-ranging contexts. With an emphasis on material culture and ethnographic approaches in fashion studies; this groundbreaking volume offers fascinating insights into the complex dynamics of research and fashion.Featuring unique case studies; with interdisciplinary scholars reflecting on their practical research experiences; Fashion Studies provides rich and nuanced perspectives on the use; and mixing and matching of methodological approaches ndash; including object and image based research; the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods and the fluid bridging of theory and practice. Engaging with diverse subjects; from ethnographies of model casting and street-style blogging; wardrobe studies and a material culture analysis of global denim wearing; to Martin Margielas design and archival methods; Fashion Studies presents complex approaches in a lively and informative manner that will appeal to students of fashion; anthropology; sociology; cultural studies and related fields.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Listen To The Hand!By Louis LawentChances are youve never heard of Don Randi. Studio musicians dont make headlines. but theyve got stories to tell about what went on behind the scenes of the hit records we all have heard. "Youve Heard These Hands" contains Dons hilarious memories of times spent with Frank Sinatra. Dean Martin. Brian Wilson.Nancy Sinatra. Neil Young and many others. Besides being an in demand keyboardist. Don also has made a fine career as an arranger and composer. Don and co-writer Karen Nishimura make these wonderful memories up close and personal for the reader as we feel and enjoy the many moments of Dons life.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Hear HereBy NowenEven if yoursquo;ve never heard of the subject of ldquo;Yoursquo;ve Heard These Hands.rdquo; you are likely to enjoy this account of his many decades in the music business. Written by Don Randi with Karen ldquo;Nishrdquo; Nishimura. it deftly. often humorously. relates stories of the noted personalities he worked with as keyboard artist. composer. arranger and music director. Many of the biggest names in jazz and pop music are represented. among them: Elvis. the Righteous Brothers. the Beach Boys. Nancy Sinatra. Linda Ronstadt. Sonny Cher. the Jacksons. Phil Spector. The Wall of Sound and the Wrecking Crew. Plus Raquel Welch?! What comes through is a love of music. from growing up in the Catskills through his adult years in LA. as well as his regard for other musicians. his fight to see they got their due. and the pranks they played on each other. Especially fascinating are the memories of the many jazz clubs in Hollywood during the 50s. 60s and 70s. Of course. there is the story of the venue he started in 1970 and which is still going strong in Studio City. the Baked Potato. As with the club. theres nothing half-baked about this book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A WRECKING CREW SUPPLEMENT...By William M. IoccoThis book is a great compliment to THE WRECKING CREW. Don is part of that iconic group of musicians and has many stories that add more detail to the overall tale of one of the greatest gaggle of musicians ever to set foot in a studio.
