Orientalism is a central factor within the fashion system; both subtle and overt. In this groundbreaking book; the author shows the extent of the influence that the Orient had; and continues to have; on fashion. Our concept of Western fashion is unthinkable without it; whether in terms of the growth of the cotton industry or of garments we take for granted; such as the dressing gown. From pre-modern to contemporary times; this book demonstrates that; in the realms of fashion; the Orient is not simply a construction or a fascination of the imperial West with its eastern other. Rather; it reveals the extent of cross-pollination; exchange and multiple translation that has taken place between East and West for the last 500 years.Exploring topics including Chinoiserie; masquerade; bohemianism; Japonisme; the "de-Orientalization" of the Orient; perfume and the birth of couture; Fashion and Orientalism is an essential read for students and scholars of fashion; cultural studies and history.
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