Claudia Elisabeth Henninger
Biographic Data
| ID | 1655173 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Claudia Elisabeth Henninger |
| GIVEN NAMES | Claudia Elisabeth |
| FAMILY NAME | Henninger |
| SIGNATURE | HENNINGER C E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Manchester |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9978-5340 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Unravelling the threads of microfibre terminology
Social, Technological, Economic, and Policy Factors in the Circular Economy Transition in Brazil
A well‐functioning circular economy (CE) integrates resilience across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This study identifies key drivers and barriers to Brazil's CE transition through 20 semi‐structured interviews with stakeholders. Major sociocultural barriers include inadequate education and limited CE awareness, while growing environmental consciousness and traditional reuse practices act as drivers. Policy barriers stem from th…
Can rental platforms contribute to more sustainable fashion consumption? Evidence from a mixed-method study
This study presents a case study of fashion rental platforms in Canada, drawing upon two unique, yet complementary, datasets: a qualitative analysis based upon semi-structured interviews with the rental platform entrepreneurs and a life cycle assessment (LCA) of 11 garment designs simulating garments offered by the platforms. Fast fashion has not only made garments more accessible to all parts of society, but also made them more disposable. To co…
Exploring attention on a retailer’s homepage
This article explores why some areas of a retailer’s homepage receive more attention than others. An eye-tracking study followed by retrospective think-aloud protocols and qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 52 females (aged 20–70).Findings revealed the visual hierarchy of a retail homepage: 1. Rotating Banner, 2. Main Menu Bar, 3. Left drop-down menu, 4. Static images below banner, 5. Search bar. Qual…
Designing for Longevity and Neutrality
As research has well established, the fashion industry has a significant and growing waste problem. In response, experts argue that our clothing needs to have a longer life. However, not all items of clothing can be used for a long period of time. Children’s clothing, for example, can quickly become obsolete, creating a waste issue. To explore this issue further, we examine the Swedish childrenswear market and how designing for the circular econo…
Fashion consumption during Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic caused and still causes unprecedented disruptions in daily lives of billions of people globally. It affects practices and routines across all household consumption domains, including clothing consumption. Drawing on Social Practice Theory, this article explores and compares changes in clothing acquisition practices during COVID-19 across nine countries: the USA, the UK, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Iran, Czech Republic, In…
Platforms and the pandemic
From Airbnb to Uber, the sharing or platform economy has reshaped many aspects of our economy and society. In recent years, fashion rental platforms have gained in popularity, fuelling the introduction of the platform economy in fashion. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the impact on fashion rental platforms was abrupt, with demand disappearing seemingly overnight as events were cancelled and many people began working from home. Drawing on a case …
Consumers’ Knowledge and Intentions towards Sustainability
This paper examines consumer intentions towards sustainable fashion in the Spanish fashion industry. It explores consumer knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral response to sustainable fashion. The research was conducted using a mixed-method strategy. The quantitative questionnaire examines consumer attitudes towards sustainable fashion, underpinned by the Theory of Planned Behavior. This was supported by a qualitative enquiry using semi-structured…
Platforms and the pandemic
From Airbnb to Uber, the sharing or platform economy has reshaped many aspects of our economy and society. In recent years, fashion rental platforms have gained in popularity, fuelling the introduction of the platform economy in fashion. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the impact on fashion rental platforms was abrupt, with demand disappearing seemingly overnight as events were cancelled and many people began working from home. Drawing on a case …
Consumers’ Knowledge and Intentions towards Sustainability
This paper examines consumer intentions towards sustainable fashion in the Spanish fashion industry. It explores consumer knowledge, attitudes, and behavioral response to sustainable fashion. The research was conducted using a mixed-method strategy. The quantitative questionnaire examines consumer attitudes towards sustainable fashion, underpinned by the Theory of Planned Behavior. This was supported by a qualitative enquiry using semi-structured…
Platforms and the pandemic
From Airbnb to Uber, the sharing or platform economy has reshaped many aspects of our economy and society. In recent years, fashion rental platforms have gained in popularity, fuelling the introduction of the platform economy in fashion. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the impact on fashion rental platforms was abrupt, with demand disappearing seemingly overnight as events were cancelled and many people began working from home. Drawing on a case …
Fashion consumption during Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic caused and still causes unprecedented disruptions in daily lives of billions of people globally. It affects practices and routines across all household consumption domains, including clothing consumption. Drawing on Social Practice Theory, this article explores and compares changes in clothing acquisition practices during COVID-19 across nine countries: the USA, the UK, Finland, Germany, Switzerland, Iran, Czech Republic, In…
Can rental platforms contribute to more sustainable fashion consumption? Evidence from a mixed-method study
This study presents a case study of fashion rental platforms in Canada, drawing upon two unique, yet complementary, datasets: a qualitative analysis based upon semi-structured interviews with the rental platform entrepreneurs and a life cycle assessment (LCA) of 11 garment designs simulating garments offered by the platforms. Fast fashion has not only made garments more accessible to all parts of society, but also made them more disposable. To co…
Exploring attention on a retailer’s homepage
This article explores why some areas of a retailer’s homepage receive more attention than others. An eye-tracking study followed by retrospective think-aloud protocols and qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 52 females (aged 20–70).Findings revealed the visual hierarchy of a retail homepage: 1. Rotating Banner, 2. Main Menu Bar, 3. Left drop-down menu, 4. Static images below banner, 5. Search bar. Qual…
Designing for Longevity and Neutrality
As research has well established, the fashion industry has a significant and growing waste problem. In response, experts argue that our clothing needs to have a longer life. However, not all items of clothing can be used for a long period of time. Children’s clothing, for example, can quickly become obsolete, creating a waste issue. To explore this issue further, we examine the Swedish childrenswear market and how designing for the circular econo…
Social, Technological, Economic, and Policy Factors in the Circular Economy Transition in Brazil
A well‐functioning circular economy (CE) integrates resilience across economic, environmental, and social dimensions. This study identifies key drivers and barriers to Brazil's CE transition through 20 semi‐structured interviews with stakeholders. Major sociocultural barriers include inadequate education and limited CE awareness, while growing environmental consciousness and traditional reuse practices act as drivers. Policy barriers stem from th…
Unravelling the threads of microfibre terminology
Business (6 works) · Sustainability (5 works) · Consumer Retail Behavior Studies (4 works) · Marketing (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Clothing (3 works) · Fast fashion (3 works) · Advertising (2 works) · Circular economy (2 works)