{"product_id":"9781350104082","title":"The Berg Companion to Fashion","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Berg Companion to Fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e- An essential reference for students, curators and scholars of fashion, cultural studies, and the expanding range of disciplines that see fashion as imbued with meaning far beyond the material. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Over 300 in-depth entries covering designers, articles of clothing, key concepts and styles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Edited and introduced by Valerie Steele, a scholar who has revolutionized the study of fashion, and who has been described by The Washington Post as one of \"fashion's brainiest women.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDerided by some as frivolous, even dangerous, and celebrated by others as art, fashion is anything but a neutral topic. Behind the hype and the glamour is an industry that affects all cultures of the world. A potent force in the global economy, fashion is also highly influential in everyday lives, even amongst those who may feel impervious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis handy volume is a one-stop reference for anyone interested in fashion - its meaning, history and theory. From Avedon to Codpiece, Dandyism to the G-String, Japanese Fashion to Subcultures, Trickle down to Zoot Suit, \u003ci\u003eThe Berg Companion to Fashion \u003c\/i\u003eprovides a comprehensive overview of this most fascinating of topics and will serve as the benchmark guide to the subject for many years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The Berg Companion to Fashion is the title to get.” —\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Recommended for reference collections” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781350104082\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Bloomsbury Visual Arts","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40698764198094,"sku":"9781350104082","price":58.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_7770292f-2490-4bda-b9fa-20065cd5e902.jpg?v=1640494649","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781350104082","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}