Overview
A fresh, global, and inclusive exploration of men's fashion that challenges traditional narratives and advances the field for scholars, educators, and practitioners. Recent years have seen the study of men's fashion grow from an emerging topic into a vibrant and expanding field, engaging with critical conversations on gender, race, sexuality, disability, colonialism, and globalization. Reflecting this shift, this volume moves beyond traditional narratives by highlighting three key approaches: decentralizing and decolonizing men's fashion studies, embracing global perspectives, and focusing on multiple, overlapping social identities. Comprising thirty-four chapters by insightful scholars in fashion and dress studies, the collection offers a fresh and forward-looking examination of the field's development. Primarily designed for academic audiences, this handbook serves as an ideal textbook or core reading for undergraduate and graduate courses on gender and fashion. At the same time, it appeals to fashion practitioners, curators, cultural critics, and general readers interested in the history, culture, and meaning of men's fashion and dress.
Full Product Details
Author: Ben Barry (Parsons School of Design, The New School, USA) ,
Andrew Reilly (University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa) ,
José Blanco F. (Fashion Institute of Technology, USA)
Publisher: Intellect
Imprint: Intellect Books
Dimensions:
Width: 17.00cm
, Height: 3.30cm
, Length: 24.40cm
Weight: 1.155kg
ISBN: 9781835952238
ISBN 10: 1835952232
Pages: 602
Publication Date: 30 March 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
‘This edited volume is a much-needed and forceful contribution to critical fashion studies in general and men’s fashion studies, in particular. It is a remarkable compendium that puts to rest any lingering thoughts that fashion equals femininity, and moves in an intersectional way toward global social justice in the field.’ -- Susan Kaiser, University of California, USA 'This is not just a book about men’s fashion—it is a bold exploration of how men use fashion to shape and perform their masculinities. Bringing together leading voices in the field, this volume maps new directions for men’s fashion research and reveals how masculinities are dressed, expressed, and represented across cultures. From theory to lived experience, the contributors take us on a global journey, showing how men’s bodies, styles, and self-expressions challenge the industry and expand our understanding of fashion’s power. With sharp insight into identity, culture, and representation, this book illuminates the crucial role fashion plays in constructing contemporary masculinities. Essential reading for anyone interested in fashion studies, this volume establishes the foundations of a critical field devoted to men’s fashion—one that recognizes difference, embraces intersectionality, and insists on the global dimensions of masculinity today.' -- William Cruz-Bermeo, fashion studies professor, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Colombia 'This is a truly forward looking, inclusive, and decentering exploration of men’s fashion and masculinities. The collection builds on the solid foundation of earlier volumes and offers an urgently needed undressing of hegemonic western masculinity to reveal the strategies and explore the styles of men, masculine bodies, and masculinities with an intersectional and decolonial praxis. The Intellect Handbook of Men’s Fashion invites scholars and interested readers to engage with and rethink systems of power that have long been dressed in the clothes of masculine domination.' -- Nigel Lezama, associate professor and fashion studies & inclusion undergraduate program director, Toronto Metropolitan University, USA
‘This edited volume is a much-needed and forceful contribution to critical fashion studies in general and men’s fashion studies, in particular. It is a remarkable compendium that puts to rest any lingering thoughts that fashion equals femininity, and moves in an intersectional way toward global social justice in the field.’ -- Susan Kaiser, University of California
‘This edited volume is a much-needed and forceful contribution to critical fashion studies in general and men’s fashion studies, in particular. It is a remarkable compendium that puts to rest any lingering thoughts that fashion equals femininity, and moves in an intersectional way toward global social justice in the field.’ -- Susan Kaiser, University of California 'This is not just a book about men’s fashion—it is a bold exploration of how men use fashion to shape and perform their masculinities. Bringing together leading voices in the field, this volume maps new directions for men’s fashion research and reveals how masculinities are dressed, expressed, and represented across cultures. From theory to lived experience, the contributors take us on a global journey, showing how men’s bodies, styles, and self-expressions challenge the industry and expand our understanding of fashion’s power. With sharp insight into identity, culture, and representation, this book illuminates the crucial role fashion plays in constructing contemporary masculinities. Essential reading for anyone interested in fashion studies, this volume establishes the foundations of a critical field devoted to men’s fashion—one that recognizes difference, embraces intersectionality, and insists on the global dimensions of masculinity today.' -- William Cruz-Bermeo, fashion studies professor, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín, Colombia
Author Information
Ben Barry, PhD, is dean and associate professor of equity and inclusion in the School of Fashion at Parsons School of Design, New York. Andrew (Andy) Reilly, PhD, is professor and curator in the Fashion Design and Merchandising program at the University of Hawai‘i, Mānoa. José Blanco F., PhD, is associate professor in the History of Art Department at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York.
