• International Journal of Costume and Fashion
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.55-70
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• 2016

The existing research on sustainability in the apparel industry provides no clear consensus on the definition of sustainability for the apparel brands and how sustainability of apparel brands as it is perceived by consumers can be measured. To fill this gap in research, the present study proposes and tests a confirmatory model of sustainability for apparel brands based on the three pillars of sustainability (i.e., economic, environmental, social sustainability) theorized in the Triple Bottom Line model. A survey of 754 U.S. consumers provided data for empirical testing. The results support the three-dimensional factor structure of sustainability for apparel brands and reveal that a second-order sustainability exerts a significant impact on both brand image and brand trust. The findings provide theoretical implications for researchers and practical managerial suggestions for marketers.

• 패션정보와 기술
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• 제2권
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• pp.48-58
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• 2005

Purchase decision behavior for and satisfaction with apparel among retail buyers and consumers were compared. Kunz's behavioral theory of the apparel fm was the conceptual framework; Oliver's disconfirmation model guided measurement of satisfaction. Buyers and consumers indicated their perceptions about shopping orientations, variables that influenced apparel purchasing decisions, the importance of aspects of customer service and attributes that they expected to find and found when shopping. Surveys were mailed to retailers and consumers identified by random sampling of company lists. Respondents were 66 buyers and 344 consumers. MANOVA revealed differences in retailers 'and consumers' shopping orientations, the influence of variables on purchase decisions, and perceptions of the importance of customer service. Paired sample t tests indicated dissatisfaction for buyers on 10 apparel/shopping attributes and consumers on nine items. Results support the need for vertically integrated manufacturers to redesign strategies that are more appealing to both retail buyers and consumers.

• International Journal of Costume and Fashion
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.61-71
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• 2010

The purpose of this study was first, to examine the causes for the recent acceleration in the increase of textile/apparel waste and the current practices for reducing waste in the global textile and apparel industry; and second, to explore the influence of sustainability and social responsibility on fashion trends. Extensive literature on sustainable apparel and sustainable and socially responsible practices by global textile and apparel firms was reviewed in conducting this research. First, an accelerated fashion diffosion speed due to fast fashion was focused on as a cause for the increase in textile/apparel waste whereas mass customization was focused on as a potential solution for reducing waste. Then, the influence of the social trend toward sustainability and social responsibility on fashion trends was discussed, particularly the trends toward green products and recycled fashion, the trend against using real for or leather, and minimum-fabric-waste fashion in design and product development. This study furthers consumers' understanding of sustainability and social responsibility related to fashion trends and hopefully increases their consciousness in becoming socially responsible consumers. This study will also contribute to better decision-making in apparel and textile firms to produce sustainable fashion products.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제31권6호
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• pp.869-878
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• 2007

본 연구의 목적은 한국 여대생의 인터넷을 통한 의류제품 구입에 있어서의 위험수용 정도를 알아보기 위함이다. 한국 서울 소재 대학에서 의류학을 전공하는 2학년 이상의 여학생 324명을 조사대상으로 하였다. 설문지가 조사도구로 사용되었으며, 조사는 2005년 3월에 실시되었고, 자료분석에는 요인분석, 판별분석이 활용되었다. 구매과정에 있어서 분실제품의 추적 가능성 여부와 같은 배달의 안전성 문제가 구매자의 큰 관심사인 것으로 판단되었다. 37.7%의 응답자에게는 인터넷을 통해서만 구매 가능한 의류브랜드의 선택 가능성 여부가 인터넷 구매율에 크게 작용하는 것으로 나타났다. 요인분석결과, 인지위험은 1) 인터넷 구매 선택의 선호여부, 2) 배송과정의 문제와 안전부족, 3) 제품의 질과 특성, 4) 반품의 어려움과 5) 가격의 적절성 등 5가지의 위험수용 항목으로 구성되었다. 판별분석의 결과, 비구매자, 소량구매자, 대량구매자를 분별하는데 있어서 1), 2), 3)요인이 중요한 역할을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 또한 설문응답자의 연령대에 따라 요인 1)과 요인 3)이 다르게 나타났고, 모든 응답자에게 있어서 첨단 패션의 선택 가능성 여부와 배송 및 안전과 관련된 위험수용성 여부가 인터넷 시장 점유율에 중대한 역할을 하는 것으로 나타났다. 직접적인 제품 확인의 어려움에도 불구하고 양질의 제품배송과 충분하고도 정확한 제품특성정보의 전달여부가 인터넷을 통한 의류제품 구입의 동기 부여에 크게 기여할 것으로 사료되며, 이는 인터넷 의류시장의 강력한 경쟁력 형성의 열쇠가 될 것이라 판단된다.

• International Journal of Human Ecology
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.53-65
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in the decision making styles of Korean and American consumers. Focus group interviews were used as the median to collect information related to their methods of approach to a market to buy a universal need such as clothing for personal use. Findings suggest that within each construct, there may be different factors that should be used to measure the decision making styles of Korean and American consumers. It also implies that the previously established Consumer Decision making styles instrument may not be a reliable measure cross-culturally. Recommendations for future research are suggested.

• Journal of Smart Tourism
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• 제1권3호
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• pp.21-29
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• 2021

This study explored the relationship between post types and linguistic characteristics in marketer-generated content and social media engagement to find the optimized content to enhance social media engagement level. Post data of 23,588 marketer-generated content were collected from 50 states' destination marketing organization Facebook pages in the United States. The collected data were analyzed by employing social media analytics, linguistic analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, and discriminant analysis. The results showed that there are significant differences in both engagement indicators and linguistic scores among the three post types. Based on research findings, this research not only provided researchers with theoretical implications but also suggested practitioners the most effective content designs for travel destination marketing in Facebook.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제30권12호
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• pp.1759-1767
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• 2006

본 연구의 목적은 한국 소비자의 선물증여의 과정에서 품목에 따른 성별, 선물 수령자, 대상 중요도의 상호 관계를 밝히고자 함이다. 한국의 소비자를 대상으로 5점 리커트 척도를 이용한 자기응답식 설문지가 사용되었다. 총 672부의 설문지가 데이터분석에 사용되었으며, 친척, 친구, 동료를 위한 선물 구매시, 의류나 전자제품을 구입하고자 할 때, 대상의 중요성에 따라 구매 행동에 어떤 차이가 있는지를 측정하였다. 연구결과, 성별, 선물 수령자, 대상 중요도간에 통계적으로 유의한 상호작용이 측정되었다. 연구결과에 따라 후속연구를 위한 제안이 논의되었다.

• 한국생활과학회지
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• 제14권5호
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• pp.847-858
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• 2005

The purpose of this study was to compare the differences in recognition of sexy body parts and apparel designs by age and to discover the correlations between sexy body parts and apparel designs. Data were collected through a survey of 265 males and 303 females. Analyses included t-tests, f-tests, and Pearson's correlations. The results were as followings; 1. The 20's-30's age group found female body parts were sexier than 40's-50's did. 20's-30's believed the male body was sexier than 40's-50's did. 2. The age groups found men's clothing designs were different by different age groups. Also, differences in female clothing designs were recognized by different age groups. 3. The 40's-50's age group recognized see-through sexier than 20's-30s did. Differences in sexy color recognition by age were also found. 4. There were correlations between most of sexy body parts and designs which emphasized the body parts. The results of this study show the differences in recognition and correlation by age. The results may be applied to developing sexy designs for different targeted age groups.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제30권8호
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• pp.1222-1233
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• 2006

The purpose of this study was to classify the modern image by clothing design elements. This research was done by survey method with 25 kinds of modern image photos selected in fashion magazines. The data was analyzed by Reliability Analysis, Factor Analysis, MANOVA, One-Way ANOVA, Duncan's test and MDS. The results of this study are as follows: 1. modern image was classified by 5 factors. Those were sexy-modern, elegant-modern, natural-modern, mannish-modern and minimal-modern images. 2. Sexy-modern image was well-expressed by chromatic and chromatic color coordinations. Elegant-modern image was well-expressed by fitted silhouette, fit and achromatic and chromatic color coordinations. Natural-modern image was well-expressed by A silhouette, loose apparel-fit, chromatic and chromatic coordinations and soft texture. Mannish-modern image was well-expressed by H silhouette, loose apparel-fit, chromatic and chromatic color coordinations and hard texture. Minimal-modern image was well-expressed by H silhouette, tight or loose apparel-fit and soft texture. 3. modern image was positioned into mostly hard or masculine on image scale.

• 한국의류학회지
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• 제32권3호
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• pp.462-473
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• 2008

In recent years, Korea's apparel exports to the USA have faced a great threat, as the trade environment around the world has changed continually. The purpose of this study is to analyze the competitive position of Korean apparel exports to the USA, and to enhance export competitiveness by applying to offshore sourcing. The trade data of the Office of Textiles and Apparel(OTEXA) in the U.S. Department of Commerce were selected for inquiry about export competitiveness of apparel products made in Korea. In addition, we targeted members of the Korea Apparel Industry Association among the 500 exporters of clothing items in "The Import and Export Textile Product 2003." A total 70 sheets were analyzed. The results of this study were as follows: 1) Korean apparel exports to USA have decreased by 20-35 percent per year since 2005 under the Free Trade Area, showing that Korean apparel industries have not adapted to the new trade environment. Although Korean apparel exports to USA have indicated a trade surplus from now on, Korean apparel industries should find new ways to overcome this situation, diminishing exports and increasing imports. 2) Korean apparel companies selected more offshore sourcing than domestic sourcing. Also, as Korean apparel companies manufactured apparel products offshore, foreign subcontracting outranked manufacturing in their own foreign plants. When they chose foreign countries to source, they turned mainly to China and Vietnam. Also, they considered the target country's manufacturing price, labor stability, apparel products, quality, lead time, and so on. In order to increase apparel exports, Korean apparel industries should focus more on developing competitively new apparel products, improving the ability of sourcing management, and establishing on-the-spot agencies.