Fashion Theory-The Journal of Dress Body & Culture
Scope & Guideline
Transforming Perspectives on Fashion and the Body
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Fashion:
The journal encourages contributions from various fields such as sociology, anthropology, cultural studies, and art history, fostering a rich dialogue around the implications of dress and fashion. - Cultural Identity and Representation:
A core focus lies in examining how fashion serves as a medium for expressing cultural identities, including the politics of representation and the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality. - Sustainability and Ethical Fashion:
There is a significant emphasis on sustainability in fashion, analyzing the ethical dimensions of production, consumption, and the impact of fashion on the environment. - Fashion as a Political Tool:
The journal explores how fashion functions as a means of political expression and activism, addressing issues such as gender politics, social movements, and historical contexts. - Historical and Contemporary Fashion Studies:
It encompasses both historical and contemporary perspectives, inviting discussions on the evolution of fashion and its relevance in modern society. - Digital and Global Fashion Cultures:
The journal recognizes the influence of digital platforms on fashion dissemination and consumption, as well as the transnational flows of fashion practices and discourses.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainable and Ethical Fashion Practices:
There is a growing emphasis on sustainability and ethical practices within fashion, reflecting broader societal concerns about environmental impact and social responsibility. - Digital Fashion and Technology:
Emerging themes around digital fashion, including virtual fashion and the impact of social media influencers, highlight the changing landscape of fashion communication and consumption. - Intersectionality and Fashion Activism:
An increasing focus on intersectionality—examining how various identities intersect within fashion—suggests a trend towards more inclusive and activist-oriented discussions. - Fashion and Mental Health:
Explorations of the relationship between fashion, self-identity, and mental health are gaining traction, indicating a recognition of the psychological dimensions of dress. - Cultural Appropriation and Transnational Fashion:
Discussions around cultural appropriation and the complexities of transnational fashion practices are becoming more prevalent, reflecting ongoing debates about cultural exchange and ethics.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Fashion Histories:
There has been a noticeable shift away from purely traditional historical analyses toward more contemporary and interdisciplinary approaches that incorporate broader social and cultural narratives. - Commercial Fashion Analysis:
The focus on commercial aspects of fashion, such as marketing strategies and retail practices, seems to be waning as more attention is given to critical and ethical dimensions of fashion. - Static Gender Roles in Fashion:
Discussions surrounding fixed notions of gender in fashion are declining as the journal increasingly embraces fluid and diverse representations of gender in relation to dress. - Regional Fashion Studies:
While regional studies have been important, there is a trend toward more global analyses that consider transnational influences rather than isolated regional perspectives. - Celebrity Culture in Fashion:
The exploration of celebrity influence on fashion is becoming less frequent as the journal shifts focus towards more complex narratives surrounding identity and culture.
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