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http://dx.doi.org/10.12940/jfb.2019.23.1.145

Analysis of Variations in Structural Components and Design Elements of Women's Jackets -A Focus on 2013 S/S~2017 F/W Milan Collections-  

Kim, Hyo Sook (Dept. of Apparel Design, Konkuk University)
Kim, Ji Min (Dept. of Apparel Design, Konkuk University)
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Journal of Fashion Business / v.23, no.1, 2019 , pp. 145-162 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study reviewed photos of women's jackets shown at Milano Collections from 2013 S/S to 2017 F/W to identify the variations and trends in their structural components and design elements with respect to year and season. 576 photos, which consist of 276 S/S jackets and 300 F/W jackets by renowned Italian luxury fashion brands; Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Fendi, Max Mara and Jil Sander, were analyzed. Some of the highlighted findings are as follows; in the structural aspects, the H-line silhouette, below waist to hip line length, natural shoulder line and single button closure were the most frequently appearing components among all the jackets. For the design elements, the largest number of jackets was made of woven fabric in single color, while fur was mostly used in F/W seasons for its warmth, heaviness and bulky appearance. From the results, it was established that variations were made to the jacket components and design elements to the extent that they convey predominant jacket styles with a certain level of practicality and performance. However, the study also found that some of the jackets demonstrated design diversity and innovation by adopting daring styles, bold materials and colors. As the findings of this study identified the variations and trends in women's jacket components in recent years, they can be applied towards developing high end women's jackets to meet the demands and distinctive needs of luxury clothing buyers and distributors.
Keywords
women's jacket; variation; Milan; collection;
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