Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion

Dr Alison Gwilt, Dr Alice Payne, Dr Evelise Anicet Ruthschilling

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English

Bloomsbury Visual Arts
21 February 2019

Fashion design & theory; History of fashion; Fashion & society; Sustainability

Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion showcases the global fashion industry's efforts to reduce the negative impacts associated with fashion production and consumption.

Illustrated throughout with infographics, photographs and diagrams of creative works, eighteen essays focus on six regions, examining sustainable fashion in the context of local, cultural and environmental concerns. Also included are 18 regional ‘Spotlight’ sections highlighting the differences and similarities across regions by concentrating on examples of best practice, design innovation and impact on the community.

Edited by: Dr Alison Gwilt, Dr Alice Payne, Dr Evelise Anicet Ruthschilling
Imprint: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 700g
ISBN: 9781350058132
ISBN 10: 1350058130
Pages: 312
Publication Date: 21 February 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Illustrations List of Contributors Acknowledgements Foreword 1. Introduction 2. Part 1 – Latin America 3. Part 2 – North America 4. Part 3 – Europe 5. Part 4 – Asia (Western, Central, South Central, Eastern) 6. Part 5 – South East Asia and Oceania 7. Part 6 – Africa and the Middle East 8. Concluding Remarks from the Editors Further Resources Index

Alison Gwilt is Associate Professor in Design at the University of New South Wales and Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Australia, Australia and author of A Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion (2014) and Fashion Design For Living (2015). Alice Payne is Professor and Dean of the School of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia. Evelise Anicet Ruthschilling is Full Professor at the Art Institute of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

Reviews for Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion

Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion is a must-read for anyone interested in individual and collective efforts to improve the sustainability of the global fashion industry. * Selvedge Magazine * The most comprehensive overview of continent- and country-based sustainable principles and practice, investigating localized companies with innovative approaches to business models. I will be using this book at both the university and industry levels-its value runs deep. -- Annie Gullingsrud, California College of the Arts, USA