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Absurd Fashion Trends

Mira Donnelly

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Absurd Fashion Trends explores the often-bizarre history of clothing, revealing how fashion choices reflect societal anxieties, technological advancements, and the enduring human quest for status. This journey through history examines the power of fashion as a social communicator, highlighting how clothing has united and divided societies. The book reveals that even seemingly ridiculous trends, like the towering hairstyles of 18th-century Europe, are rarely arbitrary, often stemming from complex social, economic, and technological forces.

 
The book progresses chronologically, examining specific eras and trends, such as the leg-mutton sleeves of the Victorian era and the hobble skirts of the early 20th century. Each case study delves into the trend's origins, social impact, and eventual decline, enriched by historical fashion plates and accounts.

 
By dissecting these historical trends, the book offers a unique perspective on understanding the human condition through the lens of fashion sociology, fashion economics, and cultural studies.
Disponibile da: 29/03/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 64 pagine.

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