How did you decide what to wear today? Did you base your selection on
comfort or style? Did you want to blend in or stand out - or was it just
the cleanest outfit available?
We each make these decisions every day, reflecting how we view ourselves
and impacting how others see us. Our choices matter - not just to us
personally, but also to the magazine editors, brand ambassadors and
trend forecasters who make a living by selling to us. Communicating
Fashion introduces key concepts from the intersecting worlds of fashion
and communication studies to connect how we all use clothing to express
ourselves and how media systems support that process. In doing so, Myles
Ethan Lascity explores social, cultural and ethical issues through the
work of fashion journalism, brand promotions and the growing role of
online influencers as well as the impact of film, television and art on
self-image and expression.
Key topics:
- Advertising, Branding and Fashion Retail
- Clothing, Art and Cultural Significance
- Clothing as Group and Cultural Norms
- Clothing, Identity and Interpersonal Communication
- Fashion News and Tastemaking
- Fashion, Social Media and Influencers
- Meaning within the Fashion System
- On-screen Clothing