Insurgent Trend: the popularity of the keffiyeh

An illustrated global exploration of the complex intersections of fashion and politics from the mid-19th century to the present day. Taking a multifaceted look at a topic of widespread fascination, this book presents new research on the intersection of fashion and politics through incisive essays by the field’s leading voices. The texts unpack fashion between the mid-19th century and today as expressions of nationalism, terrorism, surveillance, and individualism, as well as a symbol of capitalism.