TY  - BOOK
AU  - Ehrman,Edwina
ED  - Victoria and Albert Museum,
ED  - V&A Publishing.
TI  - Fashioned from nature
SN  - 9781851779451
AV  - TT507 .F35459 2018
U1  - 391 
PY  - 2018///
CY  - London
PB  - V&A Publishing
KW  - Fashion
KW  - History
KW  - Exhibitions
KW  - Nature (Aesthetics)
KW  - Environmental aspects
KW  - Textile industry
KW  - Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
N1  - Published to accompany the exhibition Fashioned from Nature at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London from 21 April 2018 to 27 January 2019; New photography by Robert Auton, V&A Photographic Studio; Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-187) and index
N2  - Fashion has always sought to celebrate nature - from sumptuous silks and floral patterns, to the spectacular creations of designers such as Alexander McQueen and Christian Dior, the two have long been entwined. Yet this reverence is sometimes combined with a damaging need for raw materials. From the seventeenth century to the present day, Fashioned from Nature examines our dependence on the natural world and the devastating effect of certain trends, as seen in the demand for ivory, fur, skins and exotic feathers. Today, intense consumerism and fast fashion have a different impact on the world around us, and this book discusses the need for a more responsible fashion cycle. But which has the greater environmental impact - a leather handbag or a white cotton t-shirt? Consider the effects of land clearance, insecticides and water consumption - not to mention washing after every wear - and the answer may not be completely clear. Fascinating and beautifully illustrated, this book will stimulate an important and timely debate. --
ER  -