Includes bibliographical references and index.

Art, fashion and music in the culture society -- All the world's a stage, screen or magazine: when culture is the logic of late capitalism -- Bridging the gap: feminism, fashion and consumption -- More! new sexualities in girls' and women's magazines -- Looking back at New Times and its critics -- The Es and the anti-Es: new questions for feminism and cultural studies -- Afterword: in defence of cultural studies -- Recent rhythms of sex and race in popular music -- Pecs and penises: the meaning of girlie culture -- Thinking with music -- 'Come alive London!': a dialogue with dance music.