Fashion Imperialism
Carlsson, Jan., Thornquist, Clemens., 2008
Fashion Imperialism is a interdisciplinary research work by fashion design and textile management. The aim of this project is to look at imperialistic questions in the process and expression of design.
Sub themes
1. Tailormade compared to mass production – a casestudy of textile production
[Hong Kong and Sweden] Anna Eriksson Olivensjö, Anna Eskilsson & Madelene Gingred
2. Global industry with local perspective
[Spain – Marocco] Anna Andersson, Emma Kvist, Emma Joelsson, Karin Lindahl & Maja Söderlund
3. Vertical organization in the textile industry - a comparative study of the american and indian market
[USA - Indien] Isabell Friberg, Maria Magnusson, Jessica Olausson & Angelica Sjövik
4. A case stuy of »Indiska«
[Sweden – India] Lovisa af Ekenstam, Agnes Tengelin, Jennie Wennerhill Karin Bäckström & Sara Torkelsson
The work is exhibited in June, 2008 at Textilmuseet, Borås, and in September, 2008 at Gallery KG52, Stockholm.