Books like When clothes become fashion by Ingrid Loschek
When Clothes Become Fashion investigates the moment garments shift from everyday wear to fashion phenomena. It outlines the aesthetic principles, psychological motivations, and economic networks—including manufacturing, marketing, and retail—that underpin fashion innovation. The book offers a clear theoretical framework for understanding how designs are conceived, communicated, and ultimately accepted or rejected by society.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Arts & Culture/Fine Art
Authors: Ingrid Loschek
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