LS 651 - Fashion and Philosophy

(3.00 cr.)

Fashion is impossible to escape. One's phone, clothes, car, house, hobbies, all connect at the same place: where design and industry meet. This course examines multiple issues surrounding the art and business of fashion. Ethical and social philosophy is used to explore topics that include the body, working conditions, design leaders, film portrayals, and fashion's contribution to art and civilization.