An accessible, enjoyable and hugely instructive book that sets out why fashion matters – to the economy, to society and to each of us personally
Dr Frances Corner OBE is the Head of London College of Fashion, the world's leading educational establishment specializing in fashion education, research and consultancy.
'Combined info and inspo, peppered with facts, punchy quotes and
personal insight … a thought-provoking read delivered with gentle
authority … I can see myself returning to it again and again for
reference … an essential read for any aspiring fashion industry
professional or fashion student' - Style London
'It certainly got me thinking … two-thirds of the way through and
my brain is fizzing like Alka-Seltzer … 'Why Fashion Matters'
applies the mental jump leads and makes you think about what you
wear, how you wear it and where it came from' - Guardian
'As much a personal manifesto as a multi-layered exploration of the
significance of fashion in society … thought-provoking … Corner
races through her subjects elegantly and succinctly' - Financial
Times
'Lucid … you don’t have to take in the entire book at once. You can
return to it later – and you will … Chock-full of references to pop
culture and history' - Dressful.com
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