Ebook: Fashion: a very short introduction

Fashion is a global industry and plays a role in our economic political, cultural, and social lives. However, fashion is often denigrated as trivial and superficial, a sign of vanity and narcissism. This book provides a clear understanding of how fashion has developed while addressing these divergent views.;Acknowledgements; List of illustrations; Introduction; 1 Designers; 2 Art; 3 Industry; 4 Shopping; 5 Ethics; 6 Globalization; Conclusion; References; Further reading; Index.