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Book Synopsis: Fashion on Television provides a comprehensive critical examination of the intersection between fashion, television and celebrity culture. The book brings together theoretical approaches to the symbolic force of television and fashion-forward programming on a global scale. Examining case studies such as Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty and Mad Men, the book examines how TV has made style icons out of leading actresses and fashion-conscious consumers out of audiences. Using a varied methodology, including textual and contextual analysis, this study explores the cultural uses of onscreen fashion at the level of industry, text and intertext. Fashion on Television is essential reading for those seeking to understand the cultural function of costume in a television context. Written accessibly with a multi-disciplinary approach, it will appeal to students and scholars from film and media, fashion and cultural studies, to sociology and women's studies.
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Are you intrigued by the captivating world of fashion and celebrity culture? Look no further than Fashion on Television: Identity and Celebrity Culture. This groundbreaking book delves deep into the intersection between fashion, television, and the fascination with celebrities. Discover how TV has turned leading actresses into style icons and audiences into fashion-conscious consumers around the globe.
Through engaging case studies of hit shows like Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty, and Mad Men, Fashion on Television explores the powerful influence of onscreen fashion. Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or a cultural explorer, this book offers a dynamic blend of theoretical analysis and industry insights.
Uncover the cultural significance of costume in a TV context with the help of textual and contextual analysis. From the narratives crafted by industry professionals to the impact on viewers, this fascinating study covers it all. Fashion on Television is a must-read for students and scholars in film and media, fashion and cultural studies, sociology, and women's studies.
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