Is the superhero costume actually a modern form of urban dandyism?
In short: Explore the intersection of comic book mythology and high fashion in this lecture by Stanford professor Scott Bukatman, presented as part of The Met's 'Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy' exhibition.
This presentation examines the superhero through the lens of costume and contemporary society. It investigates how the superhero serves as a metaphor and explores themes such as the adaptation of comic book attire for the screen, the appropriation of the uniform, and the construction of modern mythologies.
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