Fetish: Fashion, Sex, and Power

Explore the intriguing intersection of fashion and fetishism in Fetish: Fashion, Sex, and Power by Valerie Steele. Published by Oxford University Press in 1995, this captivating hardback edition spans 280 pages and delves deep into how clothing can serve as a powerful medium for expressing social and sexual identities. Steele meticulously analyzes the boundaries between the "normal" and the "perverse," revealing how even the most unconventional clothing fetishes allow wearers to articulate their unique identities. This essential read is perfect for anyone interested in the complex dynamics of fashion, sexuality, and power. Discover how fashion transcends mere aesthetics and becomes a vital form of self-expression in this thought-provoking study.