Culture to Catwalk: How World Cultures Influence Fashion
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| Rating | : | 4.81 (869 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1408130718 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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It features interviews andquotes from designers and brands including Hussein Chalayan, Rei Kawakubo, Sophia Kokosalaki and many more.. A contemporary look at both traditional clothing and street styles from 38countries around the world and the influence these two very different kinds of dress are having on fashionand designers today. Culture to Catwalklooks back at the roots of the industry, the backlash against brashconsumerism, globalisation and 'fast-fashion' and that what people arewearing locally on the streets is once again influencing what stalksthe catwalk (just as at the turn of the century). Traditional dress from around the globe inspiredthe early designs of people like Coco Chanel and Christian Dior
Kristin Knox is the professional blogger behind cult fashion website, "The Clothes Whisperer." Based in London, she also works as a fashion journalist and has contributed content to the FT Weekend and InStyle UK, among others. With a masters in Classical Literature from Oxford University, this New Yorker turned Londoner also works as a consultant for both major British and international brands. She is also the author of the
The Licentiate . Crisp, sharp and engaging If you're interested in world cultures and fashion then this serves as an excellent introduction