Fashion writing a primer / Claudia B. Manley with Abigail Slone.
| Author/creator | Manley, Claudia B. |
| Other author | Slone, Abigail, 1972- |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group, 2023. |
| Description | 172 pages ; 25 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Introduction -- Foundational knowledge. Where did you get that outfit? A brief history of fashion -- It's all in the details: the language of fashion -- The write stuff: writing basics -- Working it. Ready for takeoff: the runway report -- Don't get left behind: trend reports & service pieces -- Broadening your focus. Do you see what I see? Fashion beyond fashion -- Taking it all in: contemporary issues in fashion -- Pitch, please -- Appendix: Postgraduate programs in fashion communication. |
| Abstract | "Acting as a comprehensive primer for the field of fashion writing, this book provides an accessible entry point for readers from diverse backgrounds, giving them a clear understanding of the intricacies of fashion writing, the outlets in which it appears, and the possibilities beyond the page. Fashion Writing: A Primer lays out a framework for various types of fashion writing (runway and trend reports, service pieces, features, and more), while offering students a solid foundation of fashion history, cultural touchstones, common fashion terminology, and contemporary issues affecting the fashion industry today. Featuring interviews with current fashion journalists, such as Robin Givhan, Sarah Mower, Charlie Porter, and Amanda Winnie Kabuiku, as well as annotated bibliographies centered on the themes of each chapter, this book delivers fashion writing essentials for anyone interested in the field. Readers will come away aware of the many influences on the fashion world, helping them establish credibility as a fashion writer. Covering both print and online outlets, this is a valuable text for students with an interest in fashion communication, journalism, and fashion media, as well as early career fashion professionals looking for a complete guide to the industry"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022025196 |
| ISBN | 9780367498450 (hardback) |
| ISBN | 9780367498436 (paperback) |
| ISBN | (ebook) |