Critical Studies in Fashion & Beauty
Scope & Guideline
Advancing Critical Discourse in Aesthetics and Culture
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Approaches to Fashion and Beauty:
The journal embraces methodologies from various disciplines, including cultural studies, gender studies, and art history, to analyze the complexities of fashion and beauty. - Focus on Marginalized Voices:
There is a consistent emphasis on including perspectives from marginalized groups, particularly in relation to gender identity, race, and cultural heritage. - Critical Examination of Aesthetics:
The journal critiques the societal standards of beauty and fashion, exploring how these standards shape identities and experiences. - Global and Local Contexts:
Research published in the journal spans both global and localized contexts, examining how fashion and beauty are informed by cultural, social, and political factors. - Historical and Contemporary Analysis:
The journal frequently juxtaposes historical narratives with contemporary practices to illustrate the evolution of fashion and beauty across different eras.
Trending and Emerging
- Trans and Non-Binary Representations:
Research focusing on trans and non-binary identities in fashion has surged, reflecting broader societal recognition of gender diversity and the importance of inclusive representation. - Fashion as a Tool for Activism:
An increasing number of papers explore how fashion serves as a medium for activism, particularly in addressing social justice issues and fostering community solidarity. - Digital and Self-Representational Aesthetics:
The rise of social media and digital platforms has led to a focus on self-representation in fashion, particularly among marginalized communities, emphasizing the role of technology in shaping identities. - Cultural Heritage and Identity in Fashion:
Emerging themes include the exploration of cultural heritage and identity through fashion, particularly in Indigenous and postcolonial contexts, highlighting the significance of traditional dress in contemporary society. - Intersectionality in Fashion Studies:
There is a growing trend towards intersectional analyses that consider how various social identities (e.g., race, gender, class) interact to influence experiences within the fashion and beauty industries.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Norms in Fashion:
There appears to be a decreasing focus on conventional gender norms within fashion, as more recent publications emphasize fluidity and non-binary identities. - Western-Centric Fashion Narratives:
Research that centers exclusively on Western fashion practices has become less prominent, giving way to a more global perspective that highlights diverse cultural expressions. - Static Representations of Beauty:
The journal is moving away from static representations of beauty, focusing instead on dynamic and evolving interpretations that reflect contemporary societal changes. - Historical Fashion Analysis without Contemporary Relevance:
There is a noticeable decline in papers solely focused on historical fashion analysis that lack connections to current trends or issues, as the journal encourages linking past and present. - Commercial Fashion Critiques:
Critiques of commercial fashion practices that do not engage with broader social implications are appearing less frequently, indicating a shift towards more critical and socially aware analyses.
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