Term

Definition

Androgyny in Fashion

The blending of traditionally masculine and feminine styles, challenging binary norms, linked to post-structuralism.

Authenticity in Fashion

The philosophical debate on whether fashion can truly reflect individuality or is shaped by societal structures, linked to Charles Taylor's philosophy.

Biophilic Design in Fashion

Designing fashion inspired by and connected to nature to foster well-being, based on Edward O. Wilson's biophilia hypothesis.

Body Politics in Fashion

Examining how fashion represents, regulates, and liberates gendered bodies, inspired by Michel Foucault.

Commodity Fetishism in Fashion

A Marxist concept highlighting how the value of fashion commodities obscures the labor and environmental costs involved, derived from Karl Marx.

Contextual Fashion Ethics

An ethical approach that considers cultural, historical, and regional differences in fashion practices.

Cradle-to-Cradle Fashion

A sustainable approach that sees clothing production as a circular system with no waste, inspired by William McDonough.

Cultural Symbiosis in Fashion

The idea of creating fashion that harmoniously blends multiple cultural influences, opposing exploitative practices.

Cyber-Aesthetics

The blending of fashion and digital experiences, questioning traditional notions of beauty and materiality.

Decolonial Aesthetics in Fashion

A movement to center indigenous and marginalized aesthetics, influenced by Walter Mignolo's decoloniality.

Decolonizing Fashion

The effort to challenge and dismantle Eurocentric dominance in fashion, informed by Frantz Fanon's postcolonial theory.

Deconstruction in Fashion

An approach that questions and breaks down traditional fashion norms, inspired by Jacques Derrida's deconstruction philosophy.

Deep Ecology in Fashion

A philosophical approach advocating for the intrinsic value of all living beings in fashion practices, influenced by Arne Naess.

Digital Fashion Sustainability

Examines the environmental impact of virtual fashion and NFTs, highlighting ethical considerations.

Digital Inclusion in Fashion

Ensuring that digital fashion technologies are accessible to all demographics.

Diversity in Aesthetic Standards

Challenging Eurocentric beauty norms in fashion to include diverse cultural and physical attributes.

Eco-Ethical Minimalism

An approach that combines ecological mindfulness with minimalist consumption, influenced by Henry David Thoreau.

Eco-Phenomenology in Fashion

A focus on the relationship between humans, clothing, and the natural environment, influenced by eco-phenomenologists like David Abram.

Ecocentrism in Design

A design philosophy that prioritizes ecological health over human convenience, opposing anthropocentrism.

Equity in Representation

Ensuring fair representation of all identities in fashion media and advertising.

Ethical Cultural Exchange

The respectful and equitable sharing of cultural fashion practices, addressing power imbalances in cultural appropriation.

Ethnocentrism in Fashion

The bias of judging other cultures' fashion through the lens of one's own, often leading to cultural misrepresentation.

Existential Aesthetics

A concept that explores how fashion choices express individuality and freedom, inspired by Jean-Paul Sartre's existentialism.

Fashion and Alienation

The idea that industrial fashion practices may alienate workers and consumers from the production process, drawn from Marxist theory.

Fashion and the Sublime

Explores the intersection of awe-inspiring fashion and emotional responses, inspired by Edmund Burke's aesthetics of the sublime.

Fashion as Communication

The idea that fashion is a language or system of signs, derived from Roland Barthes' semiotics.

Fashion as Empowerment

The idea that clothing can be a tool for self-expression and liberation, connecting to Paulo Freire's empowerment theories.

Fashion as Mimetic Desire

A theory that fashion trends arise from imitative desires, based on René Girard's mimetic theory.

Fashion Ontology

The study of the nature and being of fashion items and their role in human identity, related to Martin Heidegger's ontology.

Feminist Fashion Ethics

A framework addressing gender inequality in fashion production and representation, inspired by bell hooks and Simone de Beauvoir.

Frugality

The quality of being sparing, thrifty, or economical. This could encourage the creation of fashion items that are both cost-effective and environmentally friendly.

Gaia Fashion Ethics

An ecological perspective that views fashion production and consumption as part of the interconnected global ecosystem, inspired by James Lovelock's Gaia theory.

Gender Performativity in Fashion

The concept that clothing constructs and expresses gender, based on Judith Butler's theories.

Global South Fashion Ethics

Highlighting the contributions and ethical concerns of fashion in the Global South, inspired by Boaventura de Sousa Santos' postcolonial theory.

Heritage Preservation in Fashion

Protecting traditional techniques and garments from cultural homogenization, inspired by UNESCO's intangible heritage efforts.

Justice Through Aesthetics

Exploring how beauty and design can contribute to social equity, inspired by Theodor Adorno.

Minimalism in Fashion

A philosophy advocating for simplicity and mindfulness in consumption, inspired by aesthetic minimalism in philosophy and art.

Permaculture Aesthetics

Incorporating principles of permaculture into sustainable fashion design, emphasizing harmony with natural systems.

Phenomenology of Dress

The study of how individuals experience clothing and bodily presentation, drawing from Maurice Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology.

Posthuman Fashion Ethics

Considers the ethical treatment of all entities (human, animal, and machine) in fashion, influenced by Rosi Braidotti's posthumanism.

Postmodern Fashion Theory

Examines fashion's role in challenging norms and expressing plurality, drawing from Jean-François Lyotard and Jacques Derrida.

Queer Aesthetics in Fashion

Explores non-binary and fluid expressions in fashion, rooted in queer theory by Judith Butler.

Radical Beauty

Challenging oppressive beauty standards with inclusive fashion practices, inspired by Audre Lorde.

Sartorial Authenticity

The idea that fashion should align with one's true self and values, connecting to existential authenticity (Sartre and Heidegger).

Slow Fashion Ethics

A movement emphasizing thoughtful production and consumption, reflecting Heidegger's critique of modern technology and its impact on being.

Social Contract in Fashion

The implicit agreement between consumers, brands, and workers to uphold ethical practices, inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

Sustainable Hedonism

The idea that sustainable fashion can also enhance pleasure and enjoyment, merging ethics with Epicurean principles.

Trans-Inclusive Fashion Design

Fashion practices that accommodate and celebrate transgender and non-binary identities.

Virtual Garment Ethics

Examining the implications of producing and selling virtual clothing in terms of intellectual property and environmental impact.

Visual Sovereignty in Fashion

The right of marginalized groups to represent themselves in fashion imagery and storytelling.