Example fashion dissertation topic 2:

From shell suit to onesie: The enduring appeal of urban estate wear.

Combining fashion with aspects of sociology, this dissertation focuses on the people of Slough. In so doing it seeks to evaluate the reasons behind the enduring appeal of urban estate wear amongst sectors of the town’s inhabitants. Using both a thorough review of existing literature upon the subject as well as interviews with wearers (and those who abhor such clothing), this dissertation seeks to map the correlation (if any) between personal socio-economic factors and the wearing of these items. As a dissertation that crosses academic disciplines, this would be particularly suited to post-graduate level study.

Suggested initial topic reading:

• Bennett, J. (2013). ‘Chav-spotting in Britain: The representation of social class as private choice’. Social Semiotics, vol. 23(1), pp. 146-162.
• Craik, J. (1994). The face of fashion: Cultural studies in fashion. London: Routledge.
• Roach, M.E. and Eicher, J.B. (1979). ‘The language of personal adornment’. In, Cordwell, J.M., (ed.) The fabrics of culture: The anthropology of clothing and adornment. The Hague: Mouton, pp. 7-22.