Journal article
State of play in Australian sustainable fashion research: Current and future directions
International Journal of Fashion Studies, Vol.10(1), pp.19-49
2023
Abstract
Australian fashion is emblematic of Global North countries with high levels of consumption and waste, dominated by high street fast fashion brands. It also has some unique characteristics as it is located in the Asia Pacific region the central production hub of garments and is a leading producer of quality natural fibres such as cotton and wool. Despite this, Australia has a hollowed out manufacturing sector that can provide minimal value add to these fibres, and little reuse, remanufacturing or recycling infrastructure for post consumption garment waste. Ambition for change in the Australian fashion sector is rapidly accelerating with product stewardship initiatives, a modern slavery act and textile waste being designated a priority by the Commonwealth government. Both the policy and industry landscape is evolving. This article reflects on the research landscape of Australian sustainable fashion. The authors of this article draw on multi and interdisciplinary perspectives and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to survey and consider the trajectory of fashion sustainability research in Australia over the past decade and to identify key strengths and gaps. This survey culminates in the development of a research agenda for the next decade to 2030.
Details
- Title
- State of play in Australian sustainable fashion research: Current and future directions
- Authors
- Monique Retamal (Author) - University of Technology SydneyTaylor Brydges (Author) - University of Technology SydneySamantha Sharpe (Author) - University of Technology SydneyTiziana Ferrero-Regis (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyDeborah Fisher (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Business and Creative IndustriesAlison Gwilt (Author) - UNSW SydneyLisa Lake (Author) - University of Technology SydneyMonika Holgar (Author) - Film IndependentRimi Khan (Author) - National University of SingaporeZoe Nay (Author) - University of MelbourneAlice Payne (Author) - Queensland University of TechnologyKatie Roberts (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Publication details
- International Journal of Fashion Studies, Vol.10(1), pp.19-49
- Publisher
- Intellect Ltd.
- DOI
- 10.1386/infs_00083_1
- ISSN
- 2051-7114
- Organisation Unit
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Business and Creative Industries; School of Science, Technology and Engineering
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99717697302621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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