Description
This book uses case studies to explore how textile designers, businesses and artisans have produced innovative business models that contribute to social sustainability
About the Author
Clio Padovani is a senior academic in the Faculty of Business, Law and Art at the University of Southampton, UK. Paul Whittaker is Dean of the Faculty of Business, Law, and Art at the University of Southampton, UK.
Reviews
Sustainability and the Social Fabric is an engaging study that demonstrates to students and industry professionals how local and traditional artisanship can have a widespread impact. Moving beyond traditional notions of sustainability, the authors' intelligent and original arguments map thought-provoking alternative practices for fashion production. -- Colleen Hill, Curator of Costume and Accessories, The Museum at FIT, New York, USA
Sustainability and the Social Fabric is an significant contribution to the growing body of literature that recognizes and interrogates the complexity of textile design and production within the context of current societal challenges. -- Faith Kane, Massey University, New Zealand
Book Information
ISBN 9781350105775
Author Clio Padovani
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Bloomsbury Visual Arts
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 290g