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Blue-Collar Modernism

Hempelmann Iris, Giraldeau François-Luc, Hellqvist David
Publication date 25/08/2026
EAN: 9783967042368
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Workwear has evolved from garments of labor into a foundational design language, a blue-collar modernism. This book offers a visual and conceptual map of how workwear thinking permeates contemporary creative life, shaping aesthetics across fashion, i... See full description
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Common books attribute
PublisherDGV
Page Count288
Languageen
AuthorHempelmann Iris, Giraldeau François-Luc, Hellqvist David
FormatHardback
Product typeBook
Publication date25/08/2026
Weight5 g
Dimensions (thickness x width x height)2.00 x 22.50 x 29.00 cm
The Visual Culture of Workwear
Workwear has evolved from garments of labor into a foundational design language, a blue-collar modernism. This book offers a visual and conceptual map of how workwear thinking permeates contemporary creative life, shaping aesthetics across fashion, interiors, and material culture. Rather than cataloging individual garments, it explores the broader influence of utilitarian principles on personal identity and design philosophy. Through legacy and contemporary brands, alongside profiles of figures who embody this ethos, it charts a global movement that honors regional traditions while championing authenticity, durability, and restraint.