1st Edition

The Psychology of Fashion

By Carolyn Mair Copyright 2018
    150 Pages
    by Routledge

    150 Pages
    by Routledge

    The Psychology of Fashion offers an insightful introduction to the exciting and dynamic world of fashion in relation to human behaviour, from how clothing can affect our cognitive processes to the way retail environments manipulate consumer behaviour. The book explores how fashion design can impact healthy body image, how psychology can inform a more sustainable perspective on the production and disposal of clothing, and why we develop certain shopping behaviours.

    With fashion imagery ever present in the streets, press and media, The Psychology of Fashion shows how fashion and psychology can make a positive difference to our lives.

    1. Introduction  2. Mental health and fashion  3. The influence of fashion on body image and ‘beauty’  4. Fashion, self and identity  5. Fashion consumption  6. Fashion and behaviour  7. Conclusions

     

    Biography

    Professor Carolyn Mair is a freelance consultant specialising in the psychology of fashion. She works with educators, clothing brands and media outlets. She pioneered the Masters and Bachelors programmes on the psychology of fashion at London College of Fashion.