Browsing Department of Design and Merchandising by Date "2010"
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How apparel companies communicate corporate social responsibility on their websites: a longitudinal study
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become an essential part of Western business practices in the last two decades, and companies are increasingly communicating about their CSR efforts on their websites. Researchers ... -
Exploratory investigation of the decision processes and psychographic characteristics of fast versus slow fashion consumers, An
The purpose of the present study was to explore the differences between fast fashion and slow fashion consumers in regards to their consumer decision process stages (i.e., purchase/consumption, post-consumption evaluation, ... -
Erté-style wearable art eveningwear created for a specified target market
Wearable art is a wondrous form of self-expression for both the creator and the wearer, but it also offers the viewer a remarkable experience. The "wearable" aspect of wearable art makes it uniquely relatable to a viewer. ... -
Imparting protective properties to lyocell fabric via single and multi-functional finishing treatments
Lyocell is a fiber made from wood pulp cellulose. Like other cellulosic fibers, it is breathable, absorbent, very comfortable to wear, and biodegradable. Lyocell fiber is also eco-friendly and sustainable since the solvent ...