Description:
The History of Fashion Journalism is a uniquely comprehensive study of the development of the industry from its origins to the present day, and including professionals' such as Dylan Jones's vision of the future. Covering everything from early tailor's catalogues through to contemporary publications such as LOVE, together with blogs such as StyleBubble, and countries from France through to the United States, The History of Fashion Journalism explores the origins and influence of such well-known magazines as Nova, Vogue and Glamour.
Combining an overview of the key moments in fashion journalism history with close textual analysis, Kate Nelson Best brings to life the evolving face of the fashion media and its relationship with the fashion industry, national politics, consumer culture and gender. This accessible and highly engaging book will be an invaluable resource not only for fashion studies students but also for those in media studies and cultural studies.Brief description: Kate Nelson Best, PhD, is Associate Lecturer in cultural studies at Vogue College of Fashion, London, UK. She is the author of The History of Fashion Journalism (Bloomsbury, 2017) and has worked as a freelance fashion journalist for publications such as Draper's.
Review Quotes:
"This is a thorough and much-needed study of the history of the fashion press from its beginning to the present day, with a focus on France, the UK and North America. Covering the shift from print to digital media, it will be useful to students and scholars alike and adds to the growing literature on this important topic." --Francesca Granata, Parsons School of Design, The New School, USA
"Taking us on a journey of discovery through the history of fashion journalism from the eighteenth century to the present day, this beautifully illustrated book is an most welcome addition to the subject." --Sanda Miller, Southampton Solent University, UK. "Best brings fashion journalism history to life with concise stories of the trailblazing women who shaped that history, particularly in the twentieth century." --Taylor & Francis Online