Cheang, Geraldine BiddlePerry and Sarah
Hair: Styling Culture and Fashion
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845207922
- author:
- Cheang, Geraldine BiddlePerry and Sarah
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- BERG
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 172mm X 244mm
- Genre:
- ART / Fashion
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Hair: Styling, Culture and Fashion by Geraldine Biddle-Perry and Sarah Cheang explores the significance of hair in various aspects of life, from fashion to self-expression. This book delves into the cultural importance of hair, examining its role in shaping social identity and daily experiences. Through a diverse range of cross-cultural essays, Hair: Styling, Culture and Fashion presents a critical engagement with hair's stories, histories, performances, and rituals. The book offers an accessible mix of visual analysis, cultural commentary, and critical theory, making it appealing to those interested in the presentation and analysis of cultural identity and the body. By examining hair from different perspectives, this book provides a unique insight into its impact on fashion, consumer culture, and individual expression.