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Sensitive to the touch and sight, the tie is highly sensually charged. Symbol of masculinity par excellence, thanks also to its phallic references, the tie represents a strong sexual signal and seductive appeal. Strong provocative ties, with a hint of fetishism and mischievousness feature in the charmer’s wardrobe. The image …

Originals and clones: you can afford the same outfits worn by cult-movie celebrities, thanks to the Internet that offers a wide range of vintage models and cheap imitation clothing for girls who don’t have enough money to buy the originals. Wavering girls in search of fashion icons just have to …

(Sarlat 1843 – Paris 1904) He is the French founding father of fashion sociology and  considered to be the precursor of social psychology. Fashion is seen as something imitative and foreign. In his work “Lois de l’imitation” he affirms that imitation is the basis of all human behaviour, where individuals …

From the Beatles to Madonna, here is how rock has influenced the way we dress. The pact of steel (and business) between pop stars and designers. In their book “Revolt in style”, sociologist Ted Polhemus and music critic Piefrancesco Pagoda analyze and retrace the alliance between records and clothing. All …

Photographer Annie Leibovitz and fashion editor Anna Wintour have been deeply affected by the current recession. They had to quit their lifestyles as the New York City fashion empresses; you know, banks are now imposing austerity measures. Two women on the verge of a financial crisis. Two successful women go broke …