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Contemporary Issues in Fashion is a senior-level seminar that explores specialized topics affecting the modern fashion industry. Through research, readings, discussions, and analytical writing, students investigate key challenges shaping the industry today. The course focuses particularly on sustainability in fashion, examining issues such as fashion waste, garment production, consumption patterns, and the rise of circular fashion systems. Students analyze these topics through historical, technological, and cultural perspectives while developing research and presentation skills. The course culminates in a major research paper and presentation that demonstrates critical understanding of sustainability and emerging developments within the global fashion industry.
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