Journal of the Korea Fashion and Costume Design Association (한국의상디자인학회지)
- Volume 6 Issue 3
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- Pages.111-121
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- 2004
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- 1229-7240(pISSN)
The ′Well-Being′ Trend and Its Impacts on the Current Knitwear Fashion
최근 니트웨어 패션에 나타난 ′웰빙′의 영향 - 2000년 이후의 여성복을 중심으로 -
Abstract
The influence of the 'well-being' trend on the every day life of our society can be found by recent books, articles, and magazines. The purpose of this study is to analyze the well-being trend and its effect on the current knitwear fashion. The results of this study can be summarized as follows; (1) The 'well-being' trend is very different from the past life style and it will be a preceding life style in 21st century. (2) The preference for organic food and the promotion of 'colorful menu' came from the 'well-being' trend. And, the yoga, zen, meditation, aroma-therapy, spa, and massage are also under the influence of 'well-being' trend. (3) The Neo-Hippie look and Neo-Vintage look are connected with the 'well-being' trend. (4) The influences of 'well-being' trend on the current knitwear fashion are shown in the hand knitting (bulky knit & crochet), twin sets including cardigans, hand crafted details, natural colors, and natural materials.