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Definitions: the three meanings of ‘fashion’

How to define fashion?

How to define fashion?

For Benjamin Simmenauer, the notion of “fashion” has three distinct meanings : the industry of personal appearance and clothing, the average taste of the moment in terms of clothing, and the average taste in a broader sense (not limited to clothing).

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