Book
Fashion and age : dress, the body and later life / Julia Twigg.
A fascinating account of the relationship between dress and age and an investigation into the changing ways in which the fashion industry interacts with older generations. The book is driven by the desire to extend the remit of the study of fashion to encompass clothing as part of everyday bodily life.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781847886965 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 1847886965 (hbk.)
- ISBN: 1847886957 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9781847886958 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: x, 174 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: London ; Bloomsbury Academic, 2013.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-169) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Clothing, fashion and the body -- Ageing, embodiment and culture -- The voices of older women -- Dress and the narration of life -- Magazines, the media and Mrs. Exeter -- The high street responds : designing for the older market -- Conclusion. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Older women > Clothing. Women's clothing. Women > Identity. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | GT 1720 .T854 2013 | 30775305478829 | General Collection | Available | - |
Summary:
A fascinating account of the relationship between dress and age and an investigation into the changing ways in which the fashion industry interacts with older generations. The book is driven by the desire to extend the remit of the study of fashion to encompass clothing as part of everyday bodily life.