ISBN10: 0745334563, ISBN13: 9780745334561, [publisher: Pluto Press, United Kingdom, London] Softcover *Shortlisted for the Bread and Roses Prize, 2015* *Winner of the ICA Bookshop Book of the Year 2014* Stitched Up delves into the alluring world of fashion to reveal what is behind the clothes we wear. Moving between Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Marx, the book explores consumerism, class and advertising to reveal the interests which benefit from exploitation. Tansy E. Hoskins dissects fashion's vampiric relationship with the planet and with our bodies to uncover what makes it so damaging. Why does 'size zero' exist and what is the reality of working life for models? In a critique of the portrayal of race in fashion, the book also examines the global balance of power in the industry. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned designs, In a compelling conclusion Stitched Up explores the use of clothing to resist. Can you shock an industry that loves to shock? Is 'green fashion' an alternative? Stitched Up provides a unique critical examination of contemporary culture and the distorting priorities of capitalism. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2014]

London: Pluto Press, Date: 2014. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. First paperback edition, 2014. 8 1/2" x 5 1/4", [viii], 254 pages, bibliography. 'Stitched Up' delves into the alluring world of fashion to reveal what is behind the clothes we wear. Moving between Karl Lagerfeld and Karl Marx, the book explores consumerism, class and advertising to reveal the interests which benefit from exploitation. Tansy E. Hoskins dissects fashion's vampiric relationship with the planet and with our bodies to uncover what makes it so damaging. Why does 'size zero' exist and what is the reality of working life for models? In a critique of the portrayal of race in fashion, the book also examines the global balance of power in the industry. Beautifully illustrated with specially commissioned designs as chapter headings, in a compelling conclusion Stitched Up explores the use of clothing to resist. Can you shock an industry that loves to shock? Is 'green fashion' an alternative? Stitched Up provides a unique critical examination of contemporary culture and the distorting priorities of capitalism. Soft covers, fine - appears un-read. . 2014. Pluto Press ISBN 0745334563 9780745334561 [GB]

Pluto Press, Date: 2014-01-30. Paperback. Used:Good. Pluto Press ISBN 0745334563 9780745334561 [US]

ISBN10: 0745334563, ISBN13: 9780745334561, [publisher: Pluto Press] Softcover 254 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2014]

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. ISBN 0745334563 9780745334561 [US]