Session Tracks

This track explores the theoretical frameworks that underpin fashion sociology, examining how fashion reflects and shapes societal norms. Contributions will analyze the interplay between fashion and social structures, identity, and cultural practices.

This session focuses on the relationship between cultural identity and fashion, investigating how clothing choices serve as expressions of personal and collective identities. Papers will discuss the role of fashion in cultural representation and the negotiation of identity in diverse contexts.

This track examines the economic implications of fashion trends and their role as indicators of broader societal shifts. Contributions will analyze how fashion consumption patterns reflect economic conditions and influence market dynamics.

This session delves into the multifaceted social roles that fashion plays in contemporary society, including its impact on social status, group belonging, and individual self-expression. Papers will explore how fashion shapes and is shaped by social interactions and cultural narratives.

This track investigates the intersections of gender, fashion, and social identity, focusing on how fashion practices contribute to the construction and performance of gender roles. Contributions will highlight the complexities of gender expression through clothing and the implications for social equity.

This session addresses the impact of globalization on clothing practices and identity formation, exploring how global fashion trends influence local cultures. Papers will examine the tensions between global and local fashion narratives and their implications for identity.

This track invites forward-thinking contributions that envision the future directions of fashion studies within the social sciences and humanities. Discussions will focus on emerging trends, methodologies, and interdisciplinary approaches to understanding fashion.

This session explores the role of fashion media, including magazines and digital platforms, in shaping cultural narratives and public perceptions of fashion. Contributions will analyze the influence of fashion journalism and photography on societal attitudes and trends.

This track examines the evolving landscape of fashion journalism in the digital age, focusing on how online platforms are reshaping fashion discourse. Papers will explore the implications of digital media for fashion reporting, audience engagement, and trend dissemination.

This session investigates the role of fashion photography as a form of cultural commentary, analyzing how visual representations of fashion convey social messages. Contributions will explore the aesthetic and ideological dimensions of fashion imagery.

This track focuses on the intersection of fashion culture and management, examining how cultural insights inform fashion business strategies. Papers will discuss the implications of cultural understanding for marketing, branding, and sustainable practices in the fashion industry.