
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

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 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)HistorySprezzatura was an aest
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Doğan Eşkinat

Fashion LawDefinition and ScopeFashion 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 specific
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Esma Reyyan Günler
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.Impa
ENSude Salman

Cultural Studies (Birmingham School), since the late 1950s, is an interdisciplinary academic field that emerged in England. Its primary aim is to demonstrate that culture is not merely a “high” literary or artistic production; rather, it is a dynamic process shaped by class structures, power relations, and everyday practices. Unlike traditional sociology and literary criticism, this field examines popular culture and the working class’s modes of life with theoretical depth.Historical Background
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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

Cruella is an American-produced film released in 2021 by Disney, focusing on the character Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians. Unlike the original animated film, this movie aims to provide a origin story exploring the character’s past. Initially starring Emma Stone, the film adopts a narrative structure that blends action and comedy elements. Set in 1960s London, the story examines competition within the fashion world and the protagonist’s transformation.Background of the FilmCruella was develop
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Meryem Beyza Utkulu

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 value, encompasses a broad network of professionals and social interactions ranging from suppliers and manufacturers to designers and end consumers.The Evolution and Strategic Approaches of Fashion MarketingFashion marketing plays a central role, particularly in the ready-to-wear sector, in effec
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Ayşenur Bayraktar