The Men's Fashion Reader

This book brings together key writings in the history, culture and identity of men's fashion. The readings provide a balanced range of important methodological approaches, primary research and significant case studies. The book is organized into thematic sections covering topics such as history, theory, subculture, iconic items of clothing, consumption and the media. Each section is introduced and concludes with an annotated guide to further reading. With exciting illustrations of men's dress from a range of historical periods, and including readings from key scholars and new writers across a wide range of fields, The Men's Fashion Reader is the essential introduction to the field of men's fashion.

PETER MCNEIL is Professor of Design History at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, and Professor of Fashion Studies at the Centre for Fashion Studies at Stockholm University in Sweden.  VICKI KARAMINAS is Senior Lecturer in Fashion Theory and Design Studies at the School of Design at the University of Technology in Sydney. She holds the Area Chair for "Subcultural Style and Identity" for the Popular Culture Association of America.