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Eco‐clothing, consumer identity and ideology

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ID12307697
AuthorsKirsi Niinimäki (0000-0002-9759-7098, Aalto University, corresponding author)
Year2010
Volume18
Issue3
Pages150-162
Publication date2010-03-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSustainable Development (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0968-0802 • E-ISSN: 1099-1719
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/sd.455
OpenAlexW2031041762
LanguageEN
Citations received68
References cited20

This paper aims to contribute to a better understanding of eco‐fashion consumption and consumer purchase decisions while constructing one's self with external symbols, such as appearance, clothing and fashion items. This study approaches sustainable clothing from a grounding in design research and the meanings of material culture. The study uses sociology and social psychology; hence, the meaning of appearance and especially clothing and fashion is understood in a social context. This paper also takes an interdisciplinary approach to eco‐clothes as cultural and design objects in a social and sustainable development context, objects that intertwine consumers' ethical attitudes and values and how they construct a concept of ‘self’ using external symbols. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment

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