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“For the philosopher,” writes Walter Benjamin in The Arcades Project, “the most interesting thing about fashion is its extraordinary anticipations.” In other words, fashion is, in itself, an avant-garde: it shows us what the world will be like before that world has fully arrived. Its uncanny relation to the new is by no means the only philosophically interesting thing about fashion.
And yet, philosophy (often coded masculine, serious, enduring) has often rejected or dismissed fashion (often coded feminine, frivolous, ephemeral) as a site of legitimate inquiry. What does it mean to philosophize about fashion? What does it mean to have or practice a philosophy of fashion?
This course concentrates on fashion as a vital, luxuriant case study for major intellectual questions. With an emphasis on the 20th and 21st century, the syllabus combines readings in the philosophy, theory, and history of fashion with a wide range of visual examples.
Some of our central inquiries will include:
And, if it’s not, what does fashion, with its fondness for surfaces, reveal about the depths of things?
Readings are likely to draw on some or all of the following figures: Shahidha Bari, Benjamin, Barthes, Judith C. Brown, Butler, Carlyle, Darwin, Foucault, Yuniya Kawamura, Marx, Monica L. Miller, Ngai, Lars Svendsen, and Simmel.
There *is* no physical Brooklyn Institute. We hold our classes all over (thus far) Brooklyn and Manhattan, in alternative spaces ranging from the back rooms of bars to bookstores to spaces in cultural centers, including the Center for Jewish History, the Goethe-Institut, and the Barnard Center for Research on Women. We can (and do) turn any space into a classroom. You will be notified of the exact location when you register for a class.
Instructors will contact students approximately one week prior to the first class with reading assignments and details about the course location
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
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The Brooklyn Institute for Social Research was established in 2011 in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn. Its mission is to extend liberal arts education and research far beyond the borders of the traditional university, supporting community education needs and opening up new possibilities for scholarship in the...
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at M SHOP -
We began as a fierce NYC boutique dressing countless A-listers that sold innovative emerging designers, and our own women's & men's collection. Join us for FIRST HAND expertise on how to set up your business! Learn how to go from an idea in your head to getting your designs out into the world onto customers' backs. We also conduct the How To...
We began as a fierce NYC boutique dressing countless...
Read moreSaturday Sep 17th, 1pm - 3:30pm Eastern Time
at M SHOP -
HOW TO MANUFACTURE/MASS PRODUCE YOUR CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES LINES We are Manufacturing Specialists with years of experience managing USA & Overseas production for every product category at every price point. Join us for FIRST HAND knowledge on how to mass produce your designs and deal with factories, suppliers, etc! Our How To Start Your...
HOW TO MANUFACTURE/MASS PRODUCE YOUR CLOTHING + ACCESSORIES...
Read moreSaturday Sep 17th, 4pm - 6:30pm Eastern Time
at M SHOP -
We began as a fierce NYC boutique dressing countless A-listers. We sold our own line & innovative emerging designers' lines. Join us as we provide FIRST HAND expertise taking you from concept to owning your own shop, online or physical! We conduct the How To Start Your Fashion Company (Design Your Line) Workshop for how to design your...
We began as a fierce NYC boutique dressing countless...
Read moreSunday Sep 18th, 1pm - 3:30pm Eastern Time
at M SHOP -
We began as a fierce NYC boutique dressing countless A-listers. Our founder has styled editorials, Millicent Shelton music videos, & Spike Lee directed TV commercials in order to provide FIRST HAND expertise on how to break into Styling for editorials, TV/Film, red carpets, or personal clients. Try our How To Start Your Fashion Company...
We began as a fierce NYC boutique dressing countless...
Read moreSunday Sep 18th, 4pm - 6pm Eastern Time
at M SHOP -
We began as a fierce downtown NYC boutique that dressed countless A-listers. We have our own Marketing arm; which enables us to impart FIRST HAND expertise on how to make yours or your client's business coveted by influencers and consumers! This ALWAYS current workshop is relevant to ANY industry, not just fashion & teaches: The benefits...
We began as a fierce downtown NYC boutique that dressed...
Read moreSunday Sep 18th, 6pm - 8:30pm Eastern Time
at Jomsy Fashion -
Two Hour Skype Workshop: How to Start Your Clothing Line in 7 Steps The Two Hour Skype workshop is for those whose passion is fashion, for those who dream of making the fashion collection that will make a trendy mark in the fashion world, for the creative and stylish, and for those who think the doors to the fashion world are locked. For you, there...
Two Hour Skype Workshop: How to Start Your Clothing...
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9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Mon, Aug 29
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Mon, Sep 5
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Mon, Sep 12
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Mon, Sep 19
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
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Monday Aug 22nd, 9am - 11am Pacific Time
at Jomsy Fashion -
Two Hour Skype Consultation: Create A Brand Identity Create your unique logo Prepare your photoshoot Build content for your website Develop the visual image and to reflect it in social media Open social media outlets that are relevant to your brand Create a slogan that personalizes your brand and line Research forums, communities, and blogs...
Two Hour Skype Consultation: Create A Brand Identity...
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9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Wed, Aug 31
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Wed, Sep 7
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Wed, Sep 14
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Wed, Sep 21
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
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Wednesday Aug 24th, 9am - 11am Pacific Time
at M SHOP -
We've produced tons of Fashion Shows & Special Events for designers, retailers, and corporations; taught Fashion Show Production at Parsons School of Design and produced their senior runway show. We also provided consulting to The Fashion Show Ultimate Collection on Bravo. We extend FIRST HAND expertise for how to produce the most well...
We've produced tons of Fashion Shows & Special...
Read moreSaturday Sep 17th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Eastern Time
at Jomsy Fashion -
Two Hour Skype Consultation on how to create your brand identity Create your unique logo Prepare your photoshoot Build content for your website Develop the visual image and to reflect it in social media Open social media outlets that are relevant to your brand Create a slogan that personalizes your brand and line Research forums, communities,...
Two Hour Skype Consultation on how to create your...
Read moreThu, Aug 18
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific Time
Thu, Aug 25
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific Time
Thu, Sep 1
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific Time
Thu, Sep 8
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific Time
Thu, Sep 15
12:00pm - 1:00pm Pacific Time
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Thursday Aug 18th, 12pm - 1pm Pacific Time
at The New School -
Flat sketching is an essential part of garment production. It communicates details in the design and construction of a garment, from concept to marketing. This course introduces the professional techniques used to create fashion flats, ranging from traditional hand sketching to the use of Adobe Illustrator to produce sketches digitally in a vector...
Flat sketching is an essential part of garment production....
Read moreMonday Aug 29th, 9am - 5pm Eastern Time
(9 sessions)at The New School -
In this course, you learn about the practical application of the materials, elements, and techniques used in the fabrication of modern apparel within the fashion industry. Aimed at students of fashion design or design professionals interested in understanding the “how” as well as the “why” of textiles, this course covers the components involved...
In this course, you learn about the practical application...
Read moreMonday Aug 29th, 9am - 5pm Eastern Time
(9 sessions)at The New School -
This course examines significant cultural phenomena that shape new sensibilities in fashion. Themes covered in the historically-based-image lectures include revolution, music, cosmopolitanism, film, dissemination of couture, memory, and the acquisition of “the look.” This course also incorporates discussions and viewings of current collection showings...
This course examines significant cultural phenomena...
Read moreMonday Aug 29th, 9am - 5pm Eastern Time
(9 sessions)at The New School -
This course examines fundamental marketing concepts in the global fashion marketing environment. Students explore consumer insights, positioning, competitive advantage, and channel decisions using both theoretical and practical approaches. Students analyze and identify target markets and become aware of key marketing decisions as they develop...
This course examines fundamental marketing concepts...
Read moreMonday Aug 29th, 9am - 5pm Eastern Time
(9 sessions)at The New School -
In this course, we explore fashion beginning with the father of haute couture and concluding with the designer who brought punk and new wave fashion into the mainstream. We discuss fashion in its historical context, examining economic and technological influences, as well as those from the world of arts and artists. Broad thematic considerations include...
In this course, we explore fashion beginning with...
Read moreMonday Aug 29th, 9am - 5pm Eastern Time
(9 sessions)at The New School -
The need for the fashion system to change in response to the industry's environmental and humanitarian burdens has become more urgent during this time of momentous change. A sustainability revolution in fashion is taking place to bring greater relevance to the industry and address its outmoded and destructive qualities. Likewise, imagination and guiding...
The need for the fashion system to change in response...
Read moreMonday Aug 29th, 9am - 5pm Eastern Time
(9 sessions)at The New School -
Study the fundamentals of fashion merchandising principles and the techniques you need to operate as a merchandiser in a successful fashion apparel company or as an entrepreneurial boutique owner. Analyze case studies outlining merchandising strategies used by manufacturers and retailers. Study the impact of consumer behavior and how it leads...
Study the fundamentals of fashion merchandising principles...
Read moreMonday Aug 29th, 9am - 5pm Eastern Time
(9 sessions)at Jomsy Fashion -
TWO HOUR SKYPE CONSULTATION: HOW TO PREPARE A CLOTHING LINE FOR PRODUCTION What you'll learn in this technique class: Determining Costs of the Garment(s) – Bill of Material/Cost Sheet. How to purchase material and trims How to prepare labels and care labels Grading and Marker (Creating your pattern in different sizes) Developing Correct...
TWO HOUR SKYPE CONSULTATION: HOW TO PREPARE A CLOTHING...
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9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Tue, Aug 30
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Tue, Sep 6
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Tue, Sep 13
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
Tue, Sep 20
9:00am - 11:00am Pacific Time
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Tuesday Aug 23rd, 9am - 11am Pacific Time
at The New York Sewing Center -
Do you daydream about being a fashion designer? Do you find that you're full of ideas, but when you put your pencil to paper it doesn't quite translate? We can help! Drawing is an invaluable skill that many people struggle with, but in our Fashion Sketching course, you will learn how to share your beautiful designs with the world through this extremely...
Do you daydream about being a fashion designer? Do...
Read moreTuesday Sep 6th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm Eastern Time
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