Fur: A Sensitive History

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This book focuses on fur, which is at the centre of the ethical fashion agenda currently sweeping the industry.

Fur has played an important role in the history of Western clothing, and is not merely one type of material. Due to the cold climate of Europe before the Age of Discovery, woolen textiles and leather industries were important commercial industries, and were sometimes used for political purposes and were also beloved as symbols of wealth.

Fur is currently at an unprecedented turning point, with growing attention being paid to cruelty-free fur products from the perspective of animal rights, and discussions being held over the industrial and environmental concerns brought about by eco-fur (fake fur) and its potential in fashion. This book traces the history of fur in five chapters.

This is an unprecedented book that focuses on fur, not only for its visual appeal but also its role as a cultural symbol, its social significance and discussion, including issues surrounding the use of animal-derived materials in Western society and its relationship to culture, particularly fashion, art, and literature.

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release date 2020年10月6日

Part numberGFSN10409W-9780300227208

Specification Hardcover / 22.6 x 27.7 cm / 240 pages / English

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