This paper investigates the multifaceted relationship between fashion and technology, focusing on their historical evolution, cultural significance, and philosophical implications. The objective of this research is to analyze how technological innovations, from the advent of synthetic fibers to the rise of wearable fashion, have reshaped fashion design, production processes, and consumer behaviors. By exploring key intersections between these domains, the paper identifies technology as both a catalyst for creative expression and a tool for addressing practical challenges in the fashion industry. The research also highlights the emergence of digital technologies, such as 3D printing and AI-driven design, as transformative forces redefining the boundaries of fashion. The article underscores the dual role of technology in simultaneously enabling innovation and provoking critical debates around its environmental and social impacts. By contextualizing these dynamics within broader cultural and economic frameworks, the research provides insights into how fashion, as a cultural phenomenon, adapts to and shapes technological progress. Ultimately, this study contributes to understanding the intricate and evolving dialogue between fashion and technology, offering a forward-looking perspective on the opportunities and challenges of a tech-driven fashion industry.

Moda e tecnologia: un dialogo aperto

eleonora chiais
2025-01-01

Abstract

This paper investigates the multifaceted relationship between fashion and technology, focusing on their historical evolution, cultural significance, and philosophical implications. The objective of this research is to analyze how technological innovations, from the advent of synthetic fibers to the rise of wearable fashion, have reshaped fashion design, production processes, and consumer behaviors. By exploring key intersections between these domains, the paper identifies technology as both a catalyst for creative expression and a tool for addressing practical challenges in the fashion industry. The research also highlights the emergence of digital technologies, such as 3D printing and AI-driven design, as transformative forces redefining the boundaries of fashion. The article underscores the dual role of technology in simultaneously enabling innovation and provoking critical debates around its environmental and social impacts. By contextualizing these dynamics within broader cultural and economic frameworks, the research provides insights into how fashion, as a cultural phenomenon, adapts to and shapes technological progress. Ultimately, this study contributes to understanding the intricate and evolving dialogue between fashion and technology, offering a forward-looking perspective on the opportunities and challenges of a tech-driven fashion industry.
2025
NUOVE TECNOLOGIE DIGITALI E IMMERSIVE VALORI, PRATICHE, SIGNIFICATI CULTURALI E TERAPEUTICI
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moda, tecnologia, semiotica della moda
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