Functional Style Wearing: When Comfort Meets Fashion

Ruxi Liu; Yian Xiao

doi:10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230729

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Liu,R.;Xiao,Y. (2023). Functional Style Wearing: When Comfort Meets Fashion. Communications in Humanities Research,16,272-277.

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Functional Style Wearing: When Comfort Meets Fashion

Ruxi Liu ¹, Yian Xiao *^,2,

¹ Guanghua Cambridge International School
² Suzhou North America High School

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7064/16/20230729

Abstract

Functional wear represents a fashion trend that harmoniously combines aesthetics with practicality, emphasizing clothing's adaptability to diverse situations and needs. This study aims to investigate the future trajectory, design principles, and implications of functional wear on the fashion industry. Based on existing literature, this research unveils functional wear's genesis and distinctive features, shedding light on its potential applications across various domains. Furthermore, it delves into the economic ramifications of the rapid growth of functional wear on consumer behavior and market demands and explores its sustainability prospects. To sum up, this analysis proposes that future developments in functional wear should explore innovative technologies and foster cross-sector collaborations to enhance its style and functionality. This multifaceted approach could offer a promising avenue for the continued evolution of functional wear, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the fashion industry, meeting the demands of an ever-changing world.

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functional style wearing, development

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Liu,R.;Xiao,Y. (2023). Functional Style Wearing: When Comfort Meets Fashion. Communications in Humanities Research,16,272-277.

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Volume title: Proceedings of the International Conference on Global Politics and Socio-Humanities

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ISBN：978-1-83558-165-0(Print) / 978-1-83558-166-7(Online)

Conference date: 13 October 2023

Editor：Javier Cifuentes-Faura, Enrique Mallen

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Volume number: Vol.16

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