- Docente: Gianluigi Di Giangirolamo
- Credits: 6
- SSD: M-STO/04
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Rimini
- Corso: Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Fashion Studies (cod. 9067)
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from May 06, 2025 to May 22, 2025
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student acquires skills and knowledge in the field of socio-historical research concerning fashion and the establishment of its system in connection to the cultural and economic transformations occurred during the twentieth century in Europe. In particular, he has the ability to apply appropriate tools and methodologies to understand the dynamics of the relationship between social changes and fashion.
Course contents
The course will investigate the relationship of between the fashion phenomenon and the main social, economic, political and cultural conditions and transformations occurred in the European society with a specific node to the Italian and France case.
Starting from the development of fashion and society during the Twentieth Century in Europe, the lessons will focus in detail on the history and establishment of fashion Institutions in Italy and France where fashion shows organisation proceeded and the fashion system lay its establishment, in particular after the Second World War.
The following case studies will be presented to the students:
- Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne;
- Ente Nazionale della Moda;
- Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana.
During the lessons a practical activity is planned, in order to critically interpret through the sources analysis the socio-historical development of fashion.
Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is suggested that they get in touch as soon as possible with the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) and with the lecturer in order to seek together the most effective strategies for following the lessons and/or preparing for the examination.
Readings/Bibliography
Mandatory readings:
Di Giangirolamo, G. (2021). Institutions for Fashion. Public and Private Intervention in Italy and France (1945-1965), Bruno Mondadori.
Blaszczyk, L. R. & Pouillard, V. (eds), European fashion: the creation of a global industry, Manchester University Press, 2018; Chapters 1, 2 and 6.
Suggested readings:
Calanca, D. (2018). Fashion during the Nationalism and Imperialism of the Years of Fascism, in: The Culture, Fashion, and Society Notebook 2018. Milano, Bruno Mondadori.
Palmer, A (2001). Couture & Commerce. The Transatlantic Fashion Trade in the 1950’s. Toronto, UBC Press.
White, N. (2000). Reconstructing Italian Fashion. America and the Development of the Italian Fashion Industry. Oxford-New York, Berg.
Veillon, D. (2002). Fashion under the occupation. Oxford-New York, Berg.
Further readings will be suggested during the lessons.
Teaching methods
Lessons and practical activities
Assessment methods
Attending students:
The assessment will be made through the presentation and editing of a research project that will be defined during the hours of the course devoted to laboratory activity and a final oral exam on the text : Di Giangirolamo, G. (2021). Institutions for Fashion. Public and Private Intervention in Italy and France (1945-1965), Bruno Mondadori.
Non-attending students will be evaluated on a written paper on a subject to be agreed upon with the professor on one of the topics covered in the following bilbiography:
Calanca, D. (2018). Fashion during the Nationalism and Imperialism of the Years of Fascism, in: The Culture, Fashion, and Society Notebook 2018. Milano, Bruno Mondadori.
Palmer, A (2001). Couture & Commerce. The Transatlantic Fashion Trade in the 1950’s. Toronto, UBC Press.
Veillon, D. (2002). Fashion under the occupation. Oxford-New York, Berg.
White, N. (2000). Reconstructing Italian Fashion. America and the Development of the Italian Fashion Industry. Oxford-New York, Berg.
Students with SLD or temporary or permanent disabilities. It is necessary to contact the relevant University office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en ) with ample time in advance: the office will propose some adjustments, which must in any case be submitted 15 days in advance to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of these in relation to the teaching objectives.
Teaching tools
Multimedia tools
Office hours
See the website of Gianluigi Di Giangirolamo
SDGs




This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.