Crafting Anatomies

This insightful exploration of the human body in fashion examines its role as a catalyst for research and innovative design. Crafting Anatomies illustrates this connection beautifully.

The human body plays a pivotal role in our connection to fashion and textiles. Crafting Anatomies delves into how the body serves as a catalyst for archival research, creative dialogues, and innovative fabrications within the realm of fashion design. It emphasizes the evolution of our responses to the corporeal and how this evolution is currently shaping design practices and socio-material interactions in the industry.

Featuring contributions from a diverse array of scholars and researchers, Crafting Anatomies investigates the integration of new technologies with traditional fashion and textile techniques. This multidisciplinary approach brings together elements of art, science, and biomedical perspectives. The chapters navigate through the forgotten narratives of historical garments to the groundbreaking possibilities of biofabrication, exploring the intersections between skin and textile in contemporary design.

Richly illustrated with 120 images that visualize original research, the book highlights how the human body continues to inspire future design innovations. From historical wearables to modern prosthetic limbs and 3D-printed footwear, Crafting Anatomies offers an insightful exploration of the ways in which fashion and textile culture influence socio-creativity and contribute to the formation of contemporary identity.