The Fashion Industry

by Roman Espejo (Editor)

Overview

This collection of essays explores the issues and influence of the fashion industry, including lack of ethnic and size diversity in the design room and on the catwalk. Examines the impact of merchandise knockoffs on revenue, branding, and overall quality, as well as poverty and abuse in the "new" sweatshops. Discusses the relationship between eating disorders and the "Size Zero" fashion culture, and looks at "green" design as part of the fashion industry's future.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780737745139
Publisher:	Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Publication date:	01/23/2010
Series:	Opposing Viewpoints Series
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

Editorial Reviews

Review: The Fashion Industry "As always in the Opposing Viewpoints series, there are voices from many sides of the debate."—Booklist, April 2002

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