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This is the first anthology of fashion criticism, a growing field that has been too long overlooked. Fashion Criticism aims to redress the balance, claiming a place for writing on fashion alongside other more well-established areas of criticism. Exploring the history of fashion criticism in the English language, this essential…
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Before Instagram, we read about fashion. Well, we still do. At least, I do.
Francesca Granata has selected a series of fashion articles that are not only fun to read but are lynchpins to an understanding of the history of fashion, its quirks, and why we care so much about it.
You’ll find articles on military fashions, minis for men, and all the designers you should be curious about.
From Laura's list on people who overthink their look.
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