Fashion Industry : An Itinerary Between Feelings and Technology

Fashion is a lot more than providing an answer to primary needs. It is a way of communication, of distinction, of proclaiming a unique taste and expressing the belonging to a group. Sometimes to an exclusive group. Currently, the fashion industry is moving towards hyperspace, to a multidimensional w...

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Other Authors: Beltramo, Riccardo (Editor), Romani, Annalisa (Editor), Cantore, Paolo (Editor)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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