Year: 2004
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This paper explores feelings, experiences and practices related to new clothing. Specifically, we seek to answer two main questions: What does constitute newness of a clothing item? What is the motivation for a new clothing purchase? The study utilizes qualitative research methods and draws upon data collected from 24 informants of different age, gender and cultural capital. The paper argues that unlike technologically oriented new products, symbolic meanings, motives and practices predominantly characterize new clothing consumption.
Authors: Gokcen Coskuner, Özlem Sandıkçı
Language: English
Subfield: Visual Arts and Performing Arts
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2187243382