FROM FISH LEATHER TO CAPSULE CLOSETS: THE FUTURE OF FASHION IN A WARMING WORLD
By Outi Räsänen. Oulu University of Applied Sciences In our lifetimes—over the past 40 to 60 years—the basic styles of clothing have not changed drastically. We still wear pants, skirts, shirts, blouses, jackets, and dresses. In Finland, due to our northern climate, clothing for outdoor activities and cold weather is nearly a necessity. Perhaps the […]
FASHION INDUSTRY UNDER THE LEGISLATIVE LOOP
By Juliana Penagos Nigrinis, Lidia Morcillo & Clara Solé (MODACC) An industry Under Watch The fast fashion industry has left a multiplicity of negative impacts around the world, such as environmental degradation, social injustice and excessive waste production. Over the years, many fashion brands have shifted their mindsets to create solutions that promote more positive impacts. […]
REVIVING AUTHENTIC CRAFTS WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
By Aura Mihai, Antonela Curteza, Ramona Budeanu & Dorin Ionesi. Gheorghe Asachi Technical University of Iași (TUIASI) How emerging is additive manufacturing? Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, has rapidly emerged as a transformative technology across various industries, notably in fashion and textiles, where it enables the creation of intricate designs while minimising material waste (Melnikova […]
Exploring the Future through Craft, Culture, and Technology with The Thing from the Future
By Anne Louise Bang & Malene Pilgaard Harsaae. VIA University College // Contributors: Aron Grigoleit, Pia Hansen, Tine Hjort, Katrin Meinert Ibsen, Nikolaj Sloth Kramer, René Claus Larsen, Hanne Thaarup Mølbak, Martin Storkholm Nielsen, Klaus Greve True In this article, the authors reflect on their use of the imagination game “The Thing from the Future”, […]
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ASPIRATIONS AND ALTERNATIVES IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION BUSINESS MODELS
By Annu Markkula, Päivi Petänen & Hannamaija Tuovila. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. Exploring Future Development Aspirations and Alternatives in Sustainable Fashion Business Models What kind of benefits or new value opportunities could sufficiency-based business models provide to enhance fashion’s sustainability? Would there be negative outcomes, and what kind of changes and sacrifices might […]