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Context of Fashions : on the phenomenon of 'costume play'

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Abstract Costume play' is attracting attention of many people today, in particular, those of the younger generation. The act of 'costume play' is to wear costumes of personae from animation, comics, computer g...ames and other such media. When people are engaged in this activity, they not only enjoy wearing the costumes but they sport special hair styles and makeup. It is a whole body makeover or transformation. If you see these costume players, you will easily recognize that they are amusing themselves in imaginary worlds which are quite different from everyday life. But this trend seems to be widespread in the society with many enthusiasts. The word 'costume play' is even used outside Japan, and the so-called 'otaku' people spread this worldwide. This word 'costume play' is, however, a modern term and its concept might have involved the very nature of fashion in costumes.show more
Table of Contents はじめに 一、埴谷・吉本論争から 二、ファッションをめぐる問題 三、コスプレという現象 四、コスプレの存在論 五、ファッションの認識転換 おわりに

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Created Date 2012.08.29
Modified Date 2020.03.19

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