Italian Fashion: Weaving Culture and Identity (ITAL-0078)

Spring 2027 · ITAL 0078 · Tufts University · 3 credits · Undergraduate

Fashion in Italy from an interdisciplinary approach: historical, political, economic, cultural, and social aspects. Sartorial identity and its influence on the design, production, consumption, and global exportation of clothing and accessories. Cultural and economic significance of regional craftsmanship and artisanal traditions. The role of fashion in shaping personal and collective identities, with attention to beauty standards, body politics, and gender expression. Traditional Italian textile and garment production and contemporary fashion systems, with particular attention to environmental sustainability, labor equity, social justice, wellness, and self-representation. Course materials may include visual media, fashion journalism, documentaries, exhibition catalogs, and scholarly sources. In English. No prerequisites.

Course codes: ITAL-0078, ITAL 0078, ITAL0078, ITAL-78, ITAL 78, ITAL78, VMS-0078, VMS 0078, VMS0078, VMS-78, VMS 78, VMS78

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