Fashion and museums : theory and practice / edited by Marie Riegels Melchior and Birgitta Svensson. - xviii, 210 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm. - Dress, body, culture . - Dress, body, culture. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why is fashion 'in fashion' in museums today? This volume brings together expert scholars and curators to examine the reasons behind fashion's popularity in the twenty-first century museum and the impact this has had on wider museum practice.

Specialized.

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Costume museums.
Museum exhibits--Social aspects.
Beauty and Fashion.
Beauty and Fashion.