{"product_id":"super-heros-fashion-and-fantasy-book","title":"Super Heros: Fashion and Fantasy","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom Wonder Woman’s satin stars and golden bracelets to Batman’s brooding cape and mask, the style of superheroes’ dress has influenced both street wear and high fashion. This richly illustrated book explores how radical couture, avant-garde sportswear, and state-of-the-art military garments―as seen through the lens of the superhero―can be metaphors for sex, power, and politics. Beginning with the origins of the superhero costume, this volume looks at how designers have been influenced by iconographic components such as the cape, mask, boots, and unitard. Costumes, such as those worn by Batman and Catwoman, are examined as reflections of sexual and physical prowess, while others, most notably those of Superman and Captain America, are analyzed as political propaganda.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSuperheroes\u003c\/i\u003e also explores superpowers and their manifestations––literal, symbolic, or metaphorical: Flash’s speed, Iron Man’s invulnerability, Hulk’s strength, and Spiderman’s agility are presented in their fantastical evocations. Featured designers include Pierre Cardin, John Galliano, Azzedine Alaia, Giorgio Armani, Hussein Chalayan, Alexander McQueen, Nicolas Ghesquiere, Jean Paul Gaultier, Comme des Garçons, and Walter van Beirendonck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 VersoHeading v_PwKgaj\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"VersoFlex v_EhCXFo VersoColumn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_fI v_6iavb9 d_fJ\" id=\"_R_5sr2b5bsnpfiutb_\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d_iC\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarold Koda\u003c\/b\u003e is Curator in Charge and \u003cb\u003eAndrew Bolton\u003c\/b\u003e is Curator, both at The Costume Institute , The Metropolitan Museum of Art. They are coauthors of \u003ci\u003eChanel\u003c\/i\u003e (2005), \u003ci\u003eDangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the Eighteenth Century\u003c\/i\u003e (2006), and \u003ci\u003ePoiret\u003c\/i\u003e (2007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_iD v_v82rYi\"\u003e\"About the title\" may belong to another edition of this title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_iD v_v82rYi\"\u003eCopyright 2008 by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_iD v_v82rYi\"\u003eExcellent Condition. Hard Cover. Overall, Excellent, Readable Condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"VersoTypography v_U-oiq8 d_iD v_v82rYi\"\u003eISBN: 978-0-300-13670-8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Way We Wore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51367756955900,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0243\/2117\/files\/Photoroom_000_20260928_125343.jpg?v=1790628401","url":"https:\/\/thewaywewore.com\/products\/super-heros-fashion-and-fantasy-book","provider":"THE WAY WE WORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}