Zero Books Torn: Fashion and Postmodernism - Paperback, 176 Pages

Torn: Fashion and Postmodernism is a book by fashion journalist and critic Eugene Rabkin about the changes that have shaped fashion since the beginning of the twenty-first century. Written for readers interested in fashion design and criticism, this English-language paperback has 176 pages and is intended for readers aged 18 and over.

Key Features

• Fashion Criticism: Examines why fashion has become more commercially driven and less creatively innovative.
• Postmodernism: Explores the effects of irony, poptimism and the democratisation of taste on fashion.
• Ten Chapters: Traces changes in the industry, from work by Alexander McQueen, Helmut Lang and Martin Margiela to the influence of corporations and celebrities.
• Industry Analysis: Considers the relationship between fashion, commerce, editorial authority and the arts.
• Author: Eugene Rabkin founded StyleZeitgeist magazine and has written for The New York Times, The Financial Times and The Business of Fashion.

Specifications

• Author: Eugene Rabkin
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 176
• Publisher: Zer0 Books
• Publication Date: 25 Aug. 2026
• Language: English
• Reading Age: 18 years and up
• Dimensions: 14 x 1.1 x 21.6 cm (5.5 x 0.4 x 8.5 in)
• Weight: 145 g (5.1 oz)
• ISBN-10: 1803418605
• ISBN-13: 978-1803418605
• Release Date: 2026-08-25
• EAN: 9781803418605