
Kaftan,Have you ever seen the elaborate, long, and ornate garments worn by sultans in museums? These garments are called kaftans! A kaftan is not merely a piece of clothing; it was also a symbol of wealth, power, and high status. This distinctive garment, worn by kings, sultans, and heroes in the past, resembles a work of art woven in fabric. A kaftan is typically a long-sleeved, open-front upper garment that reaches down to the feet, made from valuable fabrics such as silk or velvet. What makes
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Kasım Emre Anıl

The fashion industry is a complex system that profoundly influences the global economy and consumer behavior through clothing and aesthetic preferences. This sector, which reaches billions of dollars in volume, encompasses a broad professional and social network spanning from suppliers and manufacturers to designers and end consumers. The Evolution and Strategic Approaches of Fashion Marketing Fashion marketing plays a central role, particularly in the ready-to-wear sector, in effectively reachi
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Ayşenur Bayraktar
FaClothing emerged as one of the most fundamental needs of human life. In early periods, garments used primarily for protection gradually acquired cultural and aesthetic meanings. Thus, clothing ceased to be merely a physical necessity and became elements reflecting the lifestyles of societies. Clothing culture in Ottoman society was regarded as an important component of the social order. The garments worn could convey information about an individual’s social status, economic power, and even their
ENSudenaz Inesi

Sprezzatura is an Italian term that denotes the art of performing a difficult task with ease or presenting a complex endeavor as if it were simple and effortless like. It was first defined by Baldassare Castiglione in his 1528 work Il Cortegiano (The Courtier). Castiglione described sprezzatura as “a certain nonchalance that conceals all artistry and makes whatever one says or does appear natural and unforced” effortless. Baldassare Castiglione - Il Cortegiano (1528) History Sprezzatura was an a
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Doğan Eşkinat

Pop Art is an art movement that emerged in the late 1950s and early 1960s in the United States and the United Kingdom. This movement represents an aesthetic approach that challenges traditional notions of art and draws inspiration from popular culture. Consumer culture, advertising, comic books, celebrities, cinema and other elements of everyday life formed the source material for Pop Art artists. The movement is regarded both as a pivotal moment in art history and as a reflection of social dyna
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Enes Tayyar

Sprezzatura is an Italian term that denotes the art of performing a difficult task with effortless ease or presenting a complex endeavor as if it were simple. It was first defined by Baldassare Castiglione in his 1528 work Il Cortegiano (The Courtier). Castiglione described sprezzatura as “a kind of indifference that makes everything said or done without any effort or thought appear effortless and natural.” Baldassare Castiglione - Il Cortegiano (1528) History Sprezzatura is an aesthetic term us
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Doğan Eşkinat
SuSustainable fashion is a production and consumption approach that considers the environmental ethical and economic dimensions of the fashion industry aiming to minimize its negative impacts on ecosystems. Throughout its historical development fashion has undergone various transformations particularly accelerating after the Industrial Revolution with the rise of mass production which led to the widespread adoption of the concept of “fast fashion.” This model has encouraged the mass production of
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Emir Cengiz Çulha

The textile and fashion industry plays a major role in Türkiye’s economy, both in terms of exports and employment. However, in recent years, the environmental and social problems generated by the global fast fashion model have made sustainability an unavoidable transformation for the sector. Türkiye is not immune to this change; on the contrary, its proximity to Europe and strong production infrastructure give it significant potential to become a key actor in the sustainable fashion movement. Im
ENSude Salman

Fashion Law Definition and Scope Fashion law is an interdisciplinary field of law that addresses legal relationships and disputes arising within the fashion industry, intertwined with various branches of law. It encompasses numerous legal domains including intellectual property law—particularly trademarks, designs, patents, copyrights—as well as competition, commercial, consumer, labor, and advertising law. The short-lived and seasonal nature of fashion products has revealed the need for specifi
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Esma Reyyan Günler

Fatma Barbarosoğlu’s Fashion and *Zihniyet* book examines fashion not merely as a matter of clothing and attire but also as a mindset and a cultural change tool. The book analyzes how fashion intertwines with individuals’ expressions of social identity and how this process is shaped within social and cultural contexts historical. Through an in-depth exploration of the relationship between fashion and mindset, Author offers readers a new perspective at both individual and societal levels. Fashion
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Ahsen Karakaş