An innovative, informative, and provocative exploration of fashion and the controversial history of fur. "Fur: A Sensitive History" is the first and only book of its kind and examines the impact of fur on society, politics, and naturally, fashion. This material has a long, complex, and rich history, which culminates in recent and ongoing anti-fur dialogues. Jonathan Faiers analyzes how fur — praised for its warmth, softness, and connection to social status — became so controversial, at the center of campaigns against animal abuse and the movement towards ethical fashion. At the same time, faux fur also faces its own resistance due to the environmental impact of its production and its association with fast fashion.
Structured into five sections — dedicated to hair, fur, coats, hides, and pelts — the book examines not only the politics of fur but also its centrality in Western fashion, the tactile pleasure it offers, as well as its use in literature, art, and cinema. This carefully crafted, eloquent writing and spectacularly illustrated examination of fur is both timely and essential, filling a gap in fashion and addressing a wide audience.
Pages: 240, Year of Publication: 1006, Dimensions: 21.6x21.6cm
