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Globalization Of Fashion Essay

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As I was thinking of a topic, for this paper, I thought of the three words you described that has to fit in the theme of the essay. The three words which are, “Globalization, culture, and business organization”. As I thought carefully about what I should talk (write) about, my mind pondered on the thought on fashion. Why fashion? One point is that I love fashion. One gets to see the art being worn and see the new latest styles and culture. Another point is that fashion houses are more powerful than one thinks and are major gatekeepers in the media, such as promoting social changes in society. The main point is that, some of the fashion businesses can have a profound influence to other companies as well that are not in the same labor sector …show more content…

Such as House of Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Christian Dior, Saint Laurent (Yves Saint Laurent), which hold prestige in the high fashion business. Although the high fashion market has expanded to the middle class as well, many consumers still go for the similar style but the less expensive way to get it to their hands. Many of the young generation want new designs and new clothing, in other words the younger generation of consumers demand for “fast-fashion”. Many of the high fashion brands has shown concern where the younger generations are losing the experience and the understanding of craftsmanship, quality, and luxury. Another concern that they stressed was that the fashion houses may not have a place in the market in the future if this continues. So how does this all play out? The main question is the difference is the difference between the “Fast-fashion” and “Slow-Fashion” business style. What is “Fast-fashion” and “Slow-Fashion? “Fast-fashion” is based on idea of having more cloths in sight of the consumers with hundreds of choices with the latest styles. That is the opposite of “Slow-fashion”, which is more centralized on the on idea of quality, and also according to the Italy’s fashion Chamber, Carlo Capasa, stated that it drives on the creation of desire. In other words, the power of creativity, quality and, luxury play a role in the fashion

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