Description |
xiii, 305 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 267-295) and index. |
Summary |
A sociologist and former model draws on personal experiences and interviews with industry insiders to examine the economics, politics and arbitrariness of the glamor business. |
Contents |
Entry -- Economics of the catwalk -- Becoming a look -- The tastemakers -- Size zero high-end ethnic -- Runway to gender -- Exit. |
Subject |
Models (Persons)
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Modeling agencies.
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Fashion shows.
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ISBN |
9780520260337 cloth alkaline paper |
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0520260333 cloth alkaline paper |
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9780520270763 paperback alkaline paper |
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0520270762 paperback alkaline paper |
Standard No. |
3647955 |
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