Fetish Style (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781847885708)

Fetish Style traces the history, forms and tendencies of sub-cultural fashions that are popular in both mainstream and alternative fashion cultures.

Presenting the world of subcultural fetish clothing design in all of its richness and beauty, this book explores the idea of fetish as subversive and repressive as reflected in clothing choices in people of all ages and cultures. Linking the fetishistic aspects of contemporary culture with everyday clothing as dictated by fashion and merchandizing, Fetish Style presents a fascinating study of historical as well as 21st century subcultures. Case studies include the Japanese-influenced 'tribes' of the various Lolita formations, the Shotaru (male Lolita), the club scene, the Goths, the hip-hop fashions and other locally-formed fetishized practices.

Fetish Style will be key reading for anyone interested in fetish fashion both past and present.

Author: Frenchy Lunning
ISBN-10: 1847885705
ISBN-13: 9781847885708
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English
Published: 04/11/2013
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.60d