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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- © Emerald Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 1361-2026
- DOI
- 10.1108/jfmm-03-2021-0075
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Abstract
The purpose of this research is to examine how consumers interpret and understand sustainable fashion production and how this informs their fashion consumption practice.Design/methodology/approachThe research adopts an interpretivist approach with in-depth interviews with 28 participants. Sampling criterion sought consumers already engaged with sustainable production – professionally working mothers – to explore how their sustainability knowledge was evaluated for sustainable fashion claims. Garment labels that descripted facets of sustainable production were introduced to encourage discourse of sustainable fashion knowledge.FindingsThe findings illustrate that sustainable fashion production is not understood and efforts to apply sustainability concepts were often misunderstood which led to scepticism for higher pricing and marketing claims. Despite this, there was concern for the wider implications of sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsLimitations include the small sample from one geographical area (Edinburgh), despite the richness of the data collected.Practical implicationsThe research offers practical advice for fashion marketers to educate consumers through effective communication strategies how sustainable fashion concepts improve consumer concerns surrounding fashion production.Social implicationsThe research indicates increased concern for fashion sustainability, something that fashion retailers should be mindful of.Originality/valueThere has been little research examining consumer interpretation of sustainable fashion terminology, and this research adds to understanding how sustainability is evaluated within fashion production.
Journal
Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management – Emerald Publishing
Published: Dec 9, 2022
Keywords: Sustainable fashion; Sustainability terminology; Consumer behaviour; Fashion production; Sustainable production; Sweatshop labour; Environment; Organic; Fashion factory