Global Perspectives: Dress and Fashion in the 20th and 21st Centuries

By (author) José Blanco F.,José Blanco F

ISBN13: 9781501392061

Imprint: Fairchild Books

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Published: 19/02/2026

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Global Perspectives: Dress and Fashion in the 20th and 21st Centuries frames the history of modern and contemporary dress and fashion in a global and diverse context, broadening the traditional dominance placed on European and American (“The West”) design by including examples from every continent. Students will explore fashion as a global phenomenon through a series of relevant and connected case studies. The text invites readers to reflect on their own experiences and points of view, explore their own location and identity, and develop critical thinking skills to interpret and analyze complex issues such as colonialism, post-colonialism, globalization, and cultural appropriation and how these has affected the perception of modern and contemporary fashion history. Instructor Resources Instructor's Guide provides suggestions for planning the course and using the text in the classroom, supplemental assignments, and lecture notes PowerPoint® presentations include images from the book and provide a framework for lecture and discussion STUDIO GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions Download additional activities and resources to facilitate further conversations of key themes
Chapter 1: The Study of Dress and Fashion History Chapter 2: Revisiting Global Dress and Fashion Chapter 3: A New Century (1900 – 1914) Chapter 4: Modernity and Inequality (1914 – 1930) Chapter 5: A World in Conflict (1930 – 1947) Chapter 6: Reconstruction and Independence (1947 – 1965) Chapter 7: Youth and Changes in Global Dress Codes (1965 – 1980) Chapter 8: Globalization and Postmodernism (1980 – 1995) Chapter 9: A World Wide Web (1995– 2010) Chapter 10: Media and Trade Integration (2010 – 2024) Glossary Index
  • Textile artworks
  • Fashion & textiles: design
  • Cultural studies
  • Fashion design & theory
  • General (US: Trade)
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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