Bøger i Dress, Body, Culture serien

Why does nudity mean so many contradictory things, and why is it treated so differently in different contexts? Drawing on a wealth of examples from popular culture, literature, philosophy and religion, as well as first-hand interviews, this work goes deep into the naked underworld to answer these questions.

Presents an assessment of Latin America's influence on global fashion. This work examines the significance of textiles and dress to Latin American culture and the reasons behind it from fashion history to popular culture and the (re)making of traditional garments, such as the poncho, the guayabera and maguey-fiber sandals.