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Can fashion be sustainable? Trajectories of change in organizational, products and processes, and socio-cultural contexts.
Full text linkThis article conducts an in-depth exploration of the current landscape of fashion sustainability, providing a comprehensive framework that contextualizes the subsequent contributions that comprise this Special Issue. By delineating three pivotal dimensions of action, we set the stage for a nuanced examination that reviews the realms of organizational change, innovation within fashion products and processes, and the tangled interplay of socio-cultural transformations. These dimensions collectively lay the foundation for a holistic analysis of how the fashion industry navigates the complexities of sustainability, encompassing shifts in management paradigms, advancements in design and production, and cultural factors that underpin the sustainable fashion discourse. Through an extensive analysis, the article not only presents a panoramic view of the current state of the art regarding fashion and sustainability but also constructs a robust conceptual framework that serves as a guiding compass for navigating the subsequent sections within this Special Issue. This framework is designed to encapsulate the multiple facets of sustainability within the fashion domain, acting as a roadmap to discern and understand the evolving landscape. This lens invites readers to journey beyond the surface, delving into the perspectives that define the transition toward a more sustainable fashion future
Fashion Design Practices And Emerging Transformations. A Case Of Interdependence Between Fashion Creative Processes And Manufacturing System In The Made In Italy Districts
Full text linkThe current article focuses on emerging transformations in fashion creative processes in regard of the enhancement of digitalization processes, the opportunities offered by new sustainable business models, and a new relation between user, production, and consumption. In particular, this article discusses the case of the Italian manufacturing districts where digitalization strongly pervades the production, integrating the local craftsmanship savoir-faire with up-to-date technologies. Within the strategic duo “fashion and technology”, we highlight emerging opportunities for the integration of creative processes and manufacturing skills. Moreover, the need for sustainable practices offers new significant insights into the integration of the roles of the designer and manufacturing processes. Moving from this discussion, the article presents an overview of ongoing transformations of fashion design practices in relation to the technological and social issues, offering a framework to read the articles included in this issue
Fashion Design Practices and Emerging Transformations. A Case of Interdipendence between Fashion Creative Processes and Manufacturing Systems in the Made in Italy Districts
No full textThe current article focuses on emerging transformations in fashion creative processes in regard of the
enhancement of digitalization processes, the opportunities offered by new sustainable business models,
and a new relation between user, production, and consumption. In particular, this article discusses
the case of the Italian manufacturing districts where digitalization strongly pervades the production,
integrating the local craftsmanship savoir-faire with up-to-date technologies. Within the strategic duo
“fashion and technology”, we highlight emerging opportunities for the integration of creative processes
and manufacturing skills. Moreover, the need for sustainable practices offers new significant insights into
the integration of the roles of the designer and manufacturing processes. Moving from this discussion,
the article presents an overview of ongoing transformations of fashion design practices in relation to the
technological and social issues, offering a framework to read the articles included in this issue
Sustainable Redesign of The Global Fashion System
Full text linkGlobal fashion, situated within the cultural and creative industries (CCI), represents a nuanced blend of sophistication and complexity. It functions as a refined sociocultural expression, merging diverse languages and artistic disciplines, and is acknowledged as a “cultural medium” that shapes social practices. Historically, clothing and its accessories have played a pivotal role in societal evolution and acculturation and garment production is a longstanding manufacturing sector deeply embedded in Western industrial history in addition to being a formidable feature of the international economy. Despite its multifaceted significance, the industry's rapid growth has led to detrimental effects, such as cultural homogenization and environmental degradation, ranking it among the most polluting global activities. The intersection of these dimensions intensifies with digitalization and increased information access as electronic communication accentuates tensions between narratives, industry impacts, and the pursuit of authenticity. At the same time, growing public awareness is transforming consumer attitudes, demanding transparency from prominent brands. Confronting challenges, traditional industry pillars have struggled to redefine business models and storytelling, fostering legitimacy for alternative voices. A transformative shift is now observable through the rise of sustainably focused start-ups, collectives of “fashion activists,” and nongovernmental organizations that are working to reshape the global discourse. In some respects, the COVID-19 pandemic was a catalyst, accelerating re-evaluation of the entire system and challenging established labels. This Collection delves into the organizational, technological, and sociocultural dimensions of emergent transformations. It includes contributions spanning disciplines to disseminate theoretical frameworks and empirical findings, with the goal of steering the full extent of the fashion system toward environmentally sustainable and socially equitable business models. Emphasizing the varied array of factors propelling shifts toward sustainability, contributors seek to facilitate a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted evolution currently gaining momentum within the fashion industry
I asked ChatGPT what the next trend would be: This is what it told me.
Full text linkThis critical review explores AI’s impact on trend research within fashion, scrutinising its capacity for ethical and nuanced analysis amidst industry reliance on its speed and perceived neutrality. Highlighting the risks of oversimplification and ethical oversight, it questions AI’s role in shaping a future that should reflect diverse cultural and professional integrity. It argues for a responsible AI utilisation that respects cultural nuances and social equities, urging for co-designing with diverse voices to ensure equitable and inclusive futures. Through a conversation with ChatGPT, this study underscores the need for a deeper understanding of AI’s application in creative processes, advocating for a thoughtful approach beyond mere replicating trends
Tendenze socio-culturali e coolhunting: una prospettiva storico-critica
No full textObiettivo di questo capitolo è tracciare un quadro sintetico del coolhunting partendo dalla nozione di tendenza e verificando come essa sia al centro di un’attività di ricerca dentro e fuori i confini del mondo della moda. Si farà riferimento, in prospettiva storico-critica, al fashion forecasting come premessa all’attività di coolhunting, mostrando come quest’ultimo sia diversamente interpretato e messo in pratica nei vari gradini della piramide della moda e nel più ampio spazio dell’industria culturale. Ne risulterà un profilo sociologico del “cacciatore di tendenze”, risultato di un’indagine empirica sul coolhunting condotta tra il 2007 e il 2009 con un impianto metodologico non-standard su un campione di 43 professionisti impegnati nel campo della ricerca tendenze a vario titolo (coolhunter, stilisti, ricercatori di mercato, designer, giornalisti, fotografi, buyer, consulenti strategici). Attraverso lo strumento delle interviste biografiche (Bichi, R., 2002; Bertaux, D., 1999), l’indagine intende mettere in luce le pratiche con cui la ricerca tendenze viene “agita” da professionisti interni ed esterni al fashion system
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