The Business of Responsible Fashion: The Role of Technology and Innovation
Overview
We are pleased to invite chapter proposals for "The Business of Responsible Fashion: The Role of Technology and Innovation," a volume in the multi-volume book set "The Business of Responsible Fashion." This volume explores how technology and innovation can drive sustainability, transparency, and ethical practices in the fashion industry.
At a time when climate change, environmental concerns, changing international business landscapes, rapid technological advancement, and labor rights issues are forcing the fashion industry to realign with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, this book aims to provide valuable insights and actionable proposals for both researchers and industry stakeholders.
Scope and Topics
We welcome original research contributions, case studies, and conceptual papers that address the responsible use of technology in the fashion industry. The volume will focus on how technological innovations can address environmental and social challenges while fostering operational efficiency, sustainability, and transparency.
Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
- Sustainable Fashion Technology Innovation
- Fashion Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability
- Data-Driven Decisions for Sustainable Fashion
- Circular Fashion and Recycling Technologies
- Ethical AI and Machine Learning in Fashion
- Fashion Technology for Engagement and Education
- Fashion Technology for Ethical Labor Practices
- Fashion Tech for Waste Reduction
- Fashion Personalization and Customization with Technology
- Fashion Technology for Environmental Impact Reduction
- Virtual Fashion and Digital Fashion Platforms
Chapter structure
- Author biography (maximum 50 words)
- Author name, affiliation and ORCID identification (if relevant)
- Chapter title (short and concise)
- Abstract (unstructured, max 200 words, must include purpose, literature review, methodology, key findings, implications and 5 keywords)
- Chapter highlights (3-4 points)
- Main text
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- Introduction
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- Literature review
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- Methodology and data collection
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- Findings / Discussion
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- Contribution, implications, limitations, future directions (i.e. research agenda or questions to prompt reader reflection and action).
- Case study (maximum 700 words)
- References (Harvard Referencing)
- Acknowledgements (if relevant)
Important Dates
- 20 December 2025: Expression of interest (about 50-100 words)
- 15 April 2026: Submission of chapter drafts
- 25 August 2026: Submission of first revision
- 15 October 2026: Submission of second revision
- Mid-2027: book published
Submission Procedure: Please submit your abstract as a Word document using the submission link given below:
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding this call for chapters, please contact:
Suraksha Gupta: s.gupta@fashion.arts.ac.uk
Ryan Guan: y.guan@fashion.arts.ac.uk
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- Academy
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