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Circular economy practices in fashion design education: the first phase of a ca...
Moreira, Sofia; Felgueiras, Helena Prado; Marques, António DinisWith the growing significance of the circular economy (CE) agenda in the fashion industry and, consequently, in fashion design education, this work introduces the initial phase of a case study that aims to ascertain whether CE principles and sustainability are part of the curriculum and pedagogical approaches employed by educators in the Fashion Design Technician course (FDTC) (level 4, National Qualifications ...
Upcycling of denim discard for development of new material
Azambuja, Patrícia Paula; Marques, António DinisThis study proposes to incorporate the process of upcycling textile discards by moulding polymers with denim fabric within the polymer matrix. This research seeks to develop a solid material that can be used in the development of new products. This paper is the result of the experimental phase, where the compression moulding process was applied to denim waste composed of cotton, elastane and polyethylene incorp...
Rethinking textile disposal: reuse of denim for new product development
Azambuja, Patrícia Paula; Marques, António DinisThis research proposes to incorporate the process of upcycling textile discards by molding polymers with denim fabric within the polymer matrix to be applied in the development of new products. To this end, according to Bruno Munari (Munari 1981), design should not be designed without a method, that is, thinking in an artistic way with the purpose of a solution is not enough if there is no research on similar p...
A new life for textile waste – upcycling in a fashion collection
Moreira, Sofia; Marques, António DinisThe fashion industry is one of the most important industries in the world from an economic and social point of view, but it is also one of the most polluting, being a larger consumer of natural resources and a considerable producer of waste throughout its value chain. It is imperative to change the way the fashion industry operates, the fast fashion model has to be rethought and the circular economy emerges as ...
The influence of sustainable fashion to encourage conscious consumption
Ono, Vivian Yure; Marques, António DinisThe fashion industry has been highlighted for its overconsumption, motivated by the current production model: the fast fashion. From another perspective, green fashion gains attention from the market and from consumers concerned with environmental issues. Taking this scenario into consideration, this study aims to have from Portuguese sustainable fashion brands perspective, how their relationship with consumers...
The fashion and the city: Porto case study
Guedes, Graça; Fernandes, Aline Guimarães; Marques, António DinisAs a simultaneously cultural and global phenomenon, fashion has become an attractive factor in many cities, particularly the large metropolises where it assumes a prominent role, as in Paris, London, Milan, or New York. In countries where fashion does not assume notoriety and global prestige, fashion movements are more associated with local cultural characteristics, which fashion designers use as sources of ins...
Social sustainability in fashion companies
Faria, Inês Silva; Marques, António DinisFashion brands that choose the fast fashion production model are still the most expressive in the market. This model is characterized by fast production and disposal, which becomes unsustainable for the planet and for the society. While the environmental issue is urgent, the social issue also requires immediate action. Therefore, this study takes social issues as the central object of the study. Research method...
From Y to Z: A cross-generational study of green purchasing behaviour
Bernardes, João Pedro; Nogueira, Mafalda; Marques, António DinisThis study presents the results of a work-in-progress analysis and synthesis of the body of knowledge so far produced about green/sustainable consumption among Gen-Y (also known as Millennials) and Gen-Z consumers [1,2]. The main purpose of this paper is to provide a crossgenerational, and comparative, quantitative analysis of Gen Y and Gen Z’s green purchasing behaviour, through a questionnaire with a sample o...
Education for the circular economy: analysis of the high school curriculum for ...
Marques, António Dinis; Moreira, SofiaAn education for the circular economy is increasingly vital these days, especially if we consider the training of future fashion designers. This is because, as is commonly known, fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world, and like all young people, future fashion designers are required to rethink not only the way garments are experienced (purchased, handled, and discarded) but specially how t...
Upcycling of natural fibers to create new fashion products
Marques, António Dinis; Oliveira, JoanaThis paper aims to discuss how to give a new life to textile waste, creating new products and thus extending the life cycle of natural fibers. Also it is intended to create a sustainable fashion brand that is based on circular economy principles and on the upcycling of natural fiber fabrics at the end of life, for the creation of clothing and accessories. The raw materials for this project of upcycling will be ...