The fashion models hold on popular consciousness is undeniable. How did models emerge as such powerful icons in modern consumer culture?This volume brings together cutting-edge articles on fashion models; examining modelling through race; class and gender; as well as its structure as an aesthetic marketplace within the global fashion economy. Essays include treatments of the history of fashion modelling; exploring how concerns about racial purity and the idealization of light skinned black women shaped the practice of modelling in its early years. Other essays examine how models have come to define femininity through consumer culture. While modellings global nature is addressed throughout; chapters deal specifically with model markets in Australia and Tokyo; where nationalist concerns colour what is considered a pretty face. It also considers how models glamorize consumption through everyday activities; and neoliberal labour forms via reality TV. With commentaries from industry professionals who experienced the cultural juggernaut of the supermodels; the final essay situates their impact within the rise of brand culture and the globalization of fashion markets since 1990. Accessible and highly engaging; Fashioning Models is essential reading for students and scholars of fashion and related disciplines.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. If you like the cover; worth the read...By mrgoWonderful array of prints and fabrics; coloured with personal and travel photos; textile-making pics and cultural peeks... Of course; John Robshaw himself is the main focus here: his evolution from art student painter to both explorer and plumber of the worlds textile possibilities is rather fascinating.A well-received NYC artist; Robshaw slowly deconstructed his initial gallery efforts towards connecting with his primary inspirations; bringing his ideas on design pattern and effect to fellow artists artisans in India; Southeast Asia; Columbia; etc. He can be largely credited with creating not only designs; but a textile design trend seen almost everywhere today. In a kind of dignified/retro neo-coloniallism; Robshaw seeds and harvests renewable cultural riches to bring to new-world; high-end markets. The book describes this journey; where the result is a kind of Roman trading; where everyone prospers.Garnsey does a good job of piecing together Robshaws life; travels; and painter-to-entrepeneur experiences into a general overview; allowing the fabrics; collections and photos of artisans to speak for themselves. Downside; the prints are matte; so there isnt as much depth to all those marvelous colours as some might like to see (a gloss-print version; while impressive; would certainly be very expensive). Otherwise a pleasurable; easy read for lounge tables; and a place-holder for design library shelves as well.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great read; not a lot of interiors; thoughBy LillybeeI loved reading this book and learning how John Robshaw ended as the master of textiles that he is. He recounts his journey from art student; world traveler; and the many experiences that eventually led him to his beautiful line of textiles.In this book you will learn a bit about the different printing techniques he uses and get a kick with all the travel anecdotes he weaves into the story.I dont think this was intended as an Interior Design book; so the section dedicated to this is not very big.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Robshaw had wonderful designs. I have been to his shop and ...By ann kiefferRobshaw had wonderful designs. I have been to his shop and love his designs. So glad to have some of them captured in a book.