Essays about: "the fashion body"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 107 essays containing the words the fashion body.

1. 31. Meanings of Clothing Consumption for Identity Construction - Comparing Fast Fashion and Slow Fashion Consumers for Sustainability Purposes

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Sara Georgsson; Johansson Hanna; [2020-06-16]
   Keywords : consumer culture theory; CCT; symbolic meanings; identity construction; sustainable consumption; fast fashion; slow fashion; clothing;

   Abstract : Drawing from literature on identity construction, consumption meanings, consumer culture and fashion consumption, the aim of this study is to compare the conception of clothing consumption of fast fashion and slow fashion consumers, and to develop a broader understanding regarding how consumer culture and symbolic meanings influence identity construction. In times of growing consumption and large negative environmental impacts of the fashion industry, the objective is to provide important implications for how the clothing industry could promote slow fashion behavior rather than fast fashion by creating more sustainable identity meanings for consumers to seek out. READ MORE

3. 32. Appropriation or Appreciation? Examining the Phenomenon of Cultural Appropriation in Fashion Branding

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Thi My Huyen Tran; [2020]
   Keywords : Cultural Sciences;

   Abstract : Due to the social revolution, social issues such as racism, human justice and cultural appropriation have evolved rapidly and included in many aspects of life. Brands are taking advantage of cultural values and/ or artifacts to promote for their equities yet acknowledging the possible backfire that would damage their reputation. READ MORE

4. 33. Simulating Facilitation in a Spiking Neural Network

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

   Author : Alexander Kuzmin; [2020]
   Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

   Abstract : Many insects are able to detect, isolate and track small targets that move quickly against a dynamic background. This ability is enabled by a group of neurons called small target motion detectors (STMD). These neurons, among other properties, have a type of short term memory called response facilitation. READ MORE

5. 34. Is Sexism in Advertising really Necessary? : A quantitative study about Women's Attitudes towards Quality Attributes within the Female Fast Fashion Industry

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Frida Nyström; Mimmi Forsberg; [2020]
   Keywords : Advertising; Sexism; Quality Attributes; Fashion; Kano; Objectification; Femvertising; Gender Stereotypes; Gender; Sex; Female Fast Fashion Industry;

   Abstract : Advertising is constantly surrounding us in different shapes, meaning that companies need to stand out in order to invoke people's attention. Advertising reflects the society's current norms which means that the media and society's values affect each other (Fagerström & Nilsson, 2008). READ MORE

6. 35. BlockChain Technologies in the World of Fashion

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Nihad Ibrahimli; [2020]
   Keywords : Blockchain; Smart Contract; Distributed application; Fashion; Blockchain; Distribuerad applikation; Mode;

   Abstract : Blockchain, a solution for different parties to reach consensus in a peer­to­peer (P2P) networks, allows us to distribute data across different entities. Many areas, including financial, health care, eCommerce, marketing, can benefit from blockchain technology. Influencer marketing also takes benefit from the properties of blockchain technology. READ MORE