Les Liaisons Dangereuses: The Productive Tensions among the Fields of Clothing and Textiles, Fashion Studies, and Cultural Studies

Abstract

<p>In this presentation, we explore the interplay among the overlapping fields of clothing and textiles, fashion studies, and cultural studies in Korea and the U.S. We note that there are a number of productive tensions at play when considering these fields together: for example, industry profit-making motives versus everyday style and resistance, “fast fashion” versus sustainable fashion, material versus image- or brand-based priorities, and critical-theoretical versus practical needs for individuals and the industry alike.</p>