LANGUAGE OF FASHION, THE

The semiotic power of fashion and clothing were of perennial interest to Barthe
s and The Language of Fashion - now available in the Bloomsbury Revelations seri
es - collects some of his most important writings on these topics. Barthes' essa
ys here range from the history of clothing to the cultural importance of Coco Ch
anel, from Hippy style in Morocco to the figure of the dandy, from colour in fas
hion to the power of jewellery. Barthes' acute analysis and constant questioning
make this book an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the cultural
power of fashion.