Introduction to Focused Issue: History of Textiles and Fashion

The introduction to the focused issue draws attention to research in the history of textiles and fashion among International Textile and Apparel Association members. It is divided into three parts: the past, the present, and the future. In the first section, a review of the history of dress and text...

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Published in:Clothing and textiles research journal 2020-10, Vol.38 (4), p.227-239
Main Authors: Welters, Linda, Lillethun, Abby
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The introduction to the focused issue draws attention to research in the history of textiles and fashion among International Textile and Apparel Association members. It is divided into three parts: the past, the present, and the future. In the first section, a review of the history of dress and textiles under the umbrella of “clothing and textiles” is provided. In the section on the present, a snapshot is given of the current situation now that dress and textile history has been accepted by a wide range of academic disciplines. Finally, suggestions are offered to move the historic area forward in the journal and the organization.
ISSN:0887-302X
1940-2473
DOI:10.1177/0887302X20935637