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Dress, Dreams, and Desire

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ISBN: 9781350428188

A History of Fashion and Psychoanalysis

(Author) Valerie Steele

Format: Paperback

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This beautifully illustrated book, written by leading fashion theorist, Valerie Steele, shows how psychoanalysis can provide important clues about the power and allure of fashion, as well as the ambivalence and hostility that fashion attracts.

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Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format:

Paperback

Number of pages:

265

Language:

ISBN:

9781350428188

Publish year:

2025

Publish date:

Nov. 13, 2025

Valerie Steele

Valerie Steele is a renowned fashion historian and curator, best known for her work in exploring the intersection of fashion and culture. Her book "The Corset: A Cultural History" is a seminal work in the field, showcasing her meticulous research and engaging writing style. Steele's contributions to literature have shaped the way we understand fashion as a form of self-expression and social commentary.