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BUF 4700 Contemporary Issues in Fashion Course Description:

This course explores contemporary fashion issues such as sustainability, ethics, and globalization, with the semester’s theme in Beauty Culture, Commerce & Innovation. The course examines the historical and cultural evolution of the beauty industry, focusing on 20th-century innovations, market strategies, and the influence of design arts in product development and merchandising, while profiling key industry innovators and their contributions to modern beauty culture.

Syllabus:

BUF 4700 Syllabus

Projects:

Critical Analysis Paper

Critical Argument Paper

Product Review Assignment