Annett-Hitchcock, Kate,

The intersection of fashion and disability : a historical analysis / Kate Annett-Hitchcock. - xx, 227 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction : establishing significance -- Underpinnings : events prior to 1800 -- Improvisation and innovation : 1800-1920 -- Rehabilitation, independence & finally fashion : 1930s to early 1970s -- Individual appearance management - between two acts : 1973-1990 -- Contemporary design & technology -- The story of disabled makers -- Tying it all together.

"From the open discrimination of the 'Ugly Laws' - prohibiting "unsightly beggars" from public places - right through to contemporary adaptive designs and looking to the future of affordable bespoke fashion, this is a unique historical survey of key developments in fashion for people living with disabilities"--

9781350143104 9781350143111

2023001638


People with disabilities--Clothing.
People with disabilities--Fashion and design
Fashion design--History.
Clothing and dress--Technological innovations

Moda y discapacidad.

TT648 / .A55 2023

746.92