This book examines the textile industry's significant role in the global economy, highlighting its environmental and social impacts. It offers a comprehensive analysis of ongoing consumption trends and the growing issue of disposability within the industry.
Focusing on the intersection of luxury and sustainability, the book explores how traditional notions of luxury are being transformed by environmental considerations. It includes case studies from various industries and entrepreneurs, highlighting real-world examples of this evolving relationship. Through analysis and review, it sheds light on the ongoing redefinition of luxury in the context of sustainable practices.
The second volume of handbook explores different dimensions of the sustainable luxury textiles and fashion, broadly based on the following topics: Sustainable luxury Luxury and consumption Luxury, innovation and design potential Luxury and entrepreneurship Sustainable Luxury Management
This is the first book to introduce readers to the crux of ethnic fashion. Covering all aspects, it addresses the significance of sustainability (including culture) and ethnic fashion in the apparel industry. It also highlights concepts and case studies pertaining to ethnic fashion.
As this book is the first book worldwide in the "sustainable" management of luxury area, it highlights key aspects in the sustainable management of luxury based on presentations using different approaches, whether reflexive, empirical, hands-on or applied theory and cases.
This book explores the intricate relationship between luxury and craftsmanship, using brand-based case studies and consumer behavior to do so. In addition to revealing how the artification of luxury affects consumer behavior with branding and traditions, it discusses how sustainable luxury could not only offer a vehicle for more respect for the environment and social development, but could also be a metaphor for the cultures, art traditions, and innovations of various nationalities, continuing the legacy of local craftsmanship.