Cultural studies: fashion & society

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  • Wimbledon

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    Since its inception in 1887, Wimbledon has become the most prestigious tennis championship in the world. But it’s much more than a sporting spectacle – it’s also one of the most highly anticipated events in the celebrity calendar, providing everyone from royals to Hollywood A-listers with the perfect backdrop to show off their latest sartorial looks. This book is a carefully curated collection of the most notable and dramatic on-court moments, as well as memorable celebrity and fashion moments. Relive the longest match in Wimbledon history, the 2002 Williams vs Williams final and Andy Murray’s momentous win, and scrutinise an array of celebrity outfits, from Zendaya’s striking suits to a roster of outfits worn by the Princess of Wales.

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  • More Than a Shirt

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    Football is the world’s most popular sport, and the shirts worn by teams and their supporters are its greatest means of cultural expression. Every year clubs launch new kits with increasingly extravagant marketing campaigns and convoluted explanations of how their designs reflect their history and local community. But football shirts are much more than just a symbol of which club we support. A seemingly innocuous combination of colours, sponsor logos and materials can all reflect the social values, financial struggles and political ideologies of the day, as geopolitical issues increasingly seep into every aspect of the game. Investigative journalist Joey D’Urso has travelled across the globe, combining on-the-ground reporting with unparalleled analysis to collate a list of the 22 football shirts that best explain the modern world.

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