Giorgio Riello
Giorgio Riello is a historian known for his work on the history of fashion, trade, and global history. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of how commodities and fashion have influenced economic and cultural exchanges across the world.
Books
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1. Cotton
The Fabric that Made the Modern World
This book delves into the rich and intricate history of cotton, tracing its journey from ancient times to its pivotal role in the modern global economy. It explores how cotton has influenced economic, social, and cultural transformations across continents, highlighting its impact on trade, industry, and even fashion. By examining the interconnectedness of global markets and the evolution of production techniques, the narrative reveals cotton's significance as a driver of globalization and its enduring legacy in shaping the world as we know it today.
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2. The Spinning World
A Global History of Cotton Textiles, 1200-1850
This captivating exploration delves into the intricate history of the global cotton trade, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the modern era. The narrative weaves together the stories of diverse cultures and economies, illustrating how this humble fiber became a cornerstone of industrialization and globalization. Through a rich tapestry of historical events, the book highlights the interconnectedness of societies and the profound impact of cotton on social, economic, and political landscapes across continents.
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3. The Fashion History Reader
Global Perspectives
An edited anthology that brings together primary sources and scholarly essays to trace the development of dress and fashion from early modern times to the present, offering theoretical and methodological tools for studying clothing as a social practice. Organized thematically, it addresses production, consumption, identity, gender, class, empire, global trade, material culture and visual culture, and shows how garments are implicated in economic, technological and cultural transformations. Emphasizing transnational flows and the interaction between local traditions and global industries, the collection illuminates how fashion shapes — and is shaped by — modernity, labor, colonialism and everyday life, making it a useful resource for students and researchers.
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