The RedeMPTIOn OF dIveRsITy, equITy, & IncLusIOn?

Digital fashion and social issues such as diversity, equity, and inclusivity are two of the most widely debated topics in our contemporary world. In this research thesis the core question was whether digital fashion and emerging technologies can foster social inclusion, diversity, and equity within the fashion system?

Given that digital fashion is still in its infancy in which designers and creatives are attempting to reshape the future of the fashion system, and given the critical importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity in the fashion system, this dissertation explores the two fields through literature review, case study, and conduction of a glossary for providing a shared understanding of the terminologies associated with each domain.

The study’s findings reveal that, despite some barriers to DEI in the domains of digital worlds and digital fashion, various opportunities exist due to the more egalitarian nature of digital fashion and Web3, which can support DEI in the fashion ecosystem.

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Can digital fashion and emerging technologies foster social inclusion, diversity, and equity within the fashion system?