Books:
* Fashion and Social Change: This seminal work explores the relationship between fashion and society, examining how fashion acts as a mirror reflecting and influencing social change.
* The Body Electric: An Anatomy of Style: Polhemus delves into the ways in which fashion shapes our bodies, perceptions, and identities.
* The Great Fashion Book: This comprehensive guide offers a historical survey of fashion from antiquity to the present day, covering major trends, designers, and cultural influences.
* Sex and Fashion: Polhemus investigates the complex interplay between sexuality and fashion, exploring how clothing expresses and shapes desire, gender, and power.
* The Fashion Reader: This anthology compiles essays and articles by leading scholars on various aspects of fashion, including its history, theory, and impact on culture.
Articles and Essays:
Polhemus has published numerous articles and essays in academic journals and popular publications, focusing on topics such as:
* The history and evolution of fashion
* The cultural significance of clothing
* The relationship between fashion and identity
* The impact of fashion on social and political change
* The role of fashion in advertising and media
His work has been influential in shaping contemporary understandings of fashion and its complex relationship with society, culture, and identity.