Overview

Collectively, the Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand represent a varied and culturally complex region. It is home to peoples leading time-honored ways of life, those gradually accepting cultural changes and those inhabiting industrialized society and engaging with all the trappings of the modern world. The influence of colonialism, trade, Aboriginal and Pacific Islander heritage, and the significance of the environment on bodily adornment are some of topics thoroughly addressed in this volume, which provides general overviews of the dress practices of the region's various peoples. Snapshots focus on specialist topics relating to traditional dress as well as recent phenomena, such as the performance fashions of pop star and style icon Kylie Minogue. Throughout, articles are supported by a significant number of previously unpublished photographs. Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will be of enduring value to anyone curious to learn more about dress in this fascinating region.

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Author:   Joanne B. Eicher (The University of Minnesota, USA) ,  Joanne B. Eicher (The University of Minnesota, USA) ,  Margaret Maynard (University of Queensland, Australia) ,  Margaret Maynard
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Berg Publishers
Weight:   1.769kg
ISBN:  

9781847883964

ISBN 10:   1847883966
Pages:   576
Publication Date:   01 October 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Encyclopedia Preface Preface to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands PART 1: Overview of Dress and Fashion in Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands Geographical and Geopolitical Introduction, Margaret Maynard Economies and Cultures of Dress, Margaret Maynard PART 2: First Nation Peoples of Australia Aboriginal Dress in Australia: Evidence and Resources, Philip Jones Aboriginal Dress in Southeast Australia, Sylvia Kleinert SNAPSHOT: Aboriginal Skin Cloaks, Fabri Blacklock Dressing the Body in the Western Desert, Australia, Diana Young Aboriginal Dress in Arnhem Land, Louise Hamby Aboriginal Dress in North Queensland, Australia, Kate Khan Aboriginal Dress in the Kimberley, Western Australia, Kim Akerman Torres Strait Islander Dress, Australia, Anna Edmundson PART 3: European Dress in Australia Images as a Resource for the Study of Australian Dress, Margot Riley Resources: Collections of Colonial Dress and Fashion in Australia, Catherine Reade Settler Dress in Australia, Damayanthie Eluwawalage Retailing, Clothing, and Textiles Production in Australia, Sally Weller Jews in the Melbourne Garment Trade, Anna Epstein The Wool Industry in Australia, Prudence Black and Anne Farren Rural Dress in Australia, Jennifer Craik Swimwear, Surfwear, and the Bronzed Body in Australia, Jennifer Craik PART 4: Fashion in Australia Urban Fashion Culture in Australia, Juliette Peers Making and Retailing Exclusive Dress in Australia-1940s to 1960s, Roger Leong The Melbourne Cup and Racewear in Australia, Juliette Peers Cosmetics and Beauty Culture in Australia, Jennifer Craik The Australiana Phenomenon in Australia, Sally Gray Urban Menswear in Australia, Vicki Karaminas Fashion Photography in Australia, Daniel Palmer and Kate Rhodes Independent Australian Fashion, Danielle Whitfield Global Positioning of Australian Fashion, Robyn Healy PART 5: Types of Dress in Australia Footwear in Australia, Lindie Ward Ceremonial and Religious Dress in Australia, Lynne Hume Military and Civil Uniforms in Australia, Craig Wilcox Sportswear in Australia, Andrea Mitchell, Christine Schmidt, and Jinna Tay PART 6: People and Dress in Australia Convict Dress in Australia, Julia Clark, Linda Clark, Kim Simpson, Ian Terry, and Elspeth Wishart Subcultural and Alternative Dress in Australia, Glynis Jones Queer Dress in Australia, Peter McNeil Popular Music and Dress in Australia, Sue Ryan SNAPSHOT: Kylie Minogue Children's Wear in Australia, Michelle Bakar and Vicki Karaminas PART 7: First Nation People (Maori) of New Zealand Introduction to Maori Dress, Patricia Te Arapo Wallace Maori and European Dress: Cultural Exchanges in New Zealand, Jennifer Queree Moko Maori: Skin Modifi cation, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Linda Waimarie Nikora, and Mohi Robert Rua The Maori Pari (Bodice), Jo Diamond SNAPSHOT: The Pari as Personal Cultural Property PART 8: European (Pakeha) Dress and Fashion in New Zealand Resources for the Study of European Dress and Fashion in New Zealand, Laura Jocic Dress and Fashion in New Zealand, Angela Lassig SNAPSHOT: Paua Shell Costume Jewelry in New Zealand, Petronella J. M. van de Wijdeven New Zealand Textiles and Apparel Sectors, Raechel M. Laing and Cheryl A. Wilson Black and New Zealand Dress, Bronwyn Labrum Designer Fashion in New Zealand, Alison Goodrum SNAPSHOT: A Maori Fashion Designer, Bronwyn Labrum PART 9: People and Dress in New Zealand Liturgical Robes in New Zealand, Sandra Heffernan Antarctic Explorer Wear, Natalie Cadenhead The Social Signifi cance of Institutional Dress in New Zealand, Bronwyn Labrum SNAPSHOT: The Swanndri in New Zealand, Bronwyn Labrum School Uniforms in New Zealand, Elaine Webster Wearable Art in New Zealand, Natalie Smith Pacific Sisters: Urban Pacific Art, Fashion, and Performance, Feeonaa Wall Pacific Street Styles in Auckland, Giles Peterson and Billie Lythberg PART 10: Peoples of the Pacific: Overview Introduction to the Dress of the Pacific Islands, Adrienne L. Kaeppler Photographic Representations of Pacific Peoples, Max Quanchi The Social World of Cloth in the Pacific Islands, Susanne Kuchler and Graeme Were PART 11: Polynesia Hawaiian Dress Prior to 1898, Linda Boynton Arthur Niue: Dress, Hats, and Woven Accessories, Hilke Thode-Arora Missionary Dress in Samoa, Prue Ahrens Dressing the Body in Samoa, Sean Mallon SNAPSHOT: Ta'ovala and Kiekie of Tonga, Fanny Wonu Veys Barkcloth Body Wrapping in Tonga, Fanny Wonu Veys Dance Costumes in French Polynesia, Jane Freeman Moulin Tahitian Tattoos, Makiko Kuwahara Dress and Appearance in Tahiti, Karen Stevenson Fijian Dress and Body Modifi cations, Roderick Ewins Dress of the Cook Islands, Kalissa Alexeyeff SNAPSHOT: The Mu'umu'u PART 12: Melanesia Bilas: Dressing the Body in Papua New Guinea, Michael Mel Textiles and Dress of the Motu Koita People, Jacquelyn A. Lewis-Harris Dressing the Body in Bariai, Naomi M. McPherson Asmat Dress, Pauline van der Zee Dress of Vanuatu, Lissant Bolton and Jean Tarisesei Dress in New Caledonia, Frederic Angleviel (Translated by Marissa Dooris and Vikram Iyer) Body Ornaments of Solomon Islands, Ben Burt PART 13: Micronesia Dress in Kiribati, Petra M. Autio SNAPSHOT: Te Be and Te Tibuta Lavalava (Cloth) of the Rei Metau, Carmen C. H. Petrosian-Husa Dress of the Chamorro, Judith S. Flores Dress in the Marshall Islands SNAPSHOT: The Bikini, Nancy J. Pollock Index

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Margaret Maynard is an Honorary Research Consultant in the School of English, Media Studies and Art History at the University of Queensland.

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