Costume-The Journal of the Costume Society
Scope & Guideline
Illuminating the Intersection of Fashion and Heritage
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Historical Analysis of Dress:
The journal delves into the history of dress across various cultures and time periods, examining how clothing reflects societal changes, cultural practices, and historical events. - Cultural and Social Contexts of Fashion:
It emphasizes the role of fashion as a cultural artifact, exploring how dress is intertwined with issues of identity, gender, class, and ethnicity. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that incorporates perspectives from art history, sociology, anthropology, and textile studies, among others. - Contemporary Fashion Studies:
It also addresses contemporary issues in fashion, including sustainability, globalization, and the impact of digital technologies on dress and fashion culture. - Methodological Innovations:
The journal is committed to methodological diversity, including visual analysis, archival research, and fieldwork, to enrich the understanding of dress practices.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainability in Fashion:
Recent publications have increasingly focused on sustainable fashion practices, reflecting a growing awareness of environmental issues and the ethical implications of clothing production. - Diversity and Inclusion in Dress:
There is an emerging emphasis on exploring diverse cultural expressions in dress, including LGBTQ+ identities, non-Western fashion narratives, and the representation of marginalized communities. - Fashion as Resistance:
Themes of costume as a form of protest or resistance are gaining prominence, exploring how dress can serve as a visual language for social movements and political statements. - Digital and Virtual Fashion:
The impact of digital technologies and virtual environments on fashion is becoming a significant area of inquiry, particularly in light of the rise of online fashion platforms and digital fashion representations. - Interdisciplinary Dialogues:
There is a trend towards interdisciplinary dialogues that incorporate perspectives from art history, cultural studies, and sociology to provide a richer understanding of dress and identity.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Craft Techniques:
There has been a noticeable decrease in articles focusing on traditional textile and craft techniques, as contemporary discussions increasingly favor modern fashion practices and sustainability. - Historical Costume Reenactment:
Research centered around historical reenactments and their relevance to modern dress has waned, possibly due to a growing focus on critical and theoretical approaches over performative aspects. - Fashion and Celebrity Culture:
The intersection of fashion with celebrity culture is less frequently explored, indicating a potential shift towards more academic and less commercialized discussions of dress. - Regional Studies:
While regional studies remain important, there appears to be a decrease in focused research on specific local dress practices, as more global or transnational themes gain traction. - Gendered Approaches to Historical Dress:
Themes surrounding strictly gendered analyses of historical dress seem to be diminishing, as scholars increasingly seek more nuanced and intersectional understandings of identity in fashion.
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