This essential book provides the first comprehensive overview of
the symbiotic relationship that exists between fashion and
textiles. Because textiles represent a central ingredient of
fashion (as with denim jeans, for example), their interrelationship
should be an obvious theme for study, yet historically the two
subjects are often considered separately. Gale and Kaur analyze
fashion and textile's cultural, industrial and social
relationships, as well as examining how the two fields compete with
and influence one another. Taking as their starting point the
nature of the relationship between fashion and textiles, Gale and
Kaur then identify and discuss key arenas of commercial and
cultural interaction, including raw materials, business, consumers,
and future technology. Their examples are drawn from the
experiences and opinions of industry professionals - designers,
retailers, and manufacturers. Gale and Kaur look at how the raw
materials from which clothing is made are heavily influenced by
fashion trends on national and global levels. Why do we choose the
fabrics we do, and how do our choices affect both industries? The
story is very much a human one. Each garment has an intriguing
history before a consumer even tries it on. Gale and Kaur unpick
this history and examine how retail need and consumer demand impact
upon the end product. The result is an exciting new book that
begins at the level of supply and demand, and moves forward to
consider issues about design, technology, globalization and broader
fashion trends. Highlighting cultural differences and similarities
between the two industry sectors, Fashion and Textiles offers
varied professional perspectives, information about key roles and
jobs, and practical considerations relating to economics, design,
manufacture and retail. A key text for a wide range of courses on
fashion and textiles, it is vital reading for anyone hoping to
pursue a career in either field.
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