To what extent do modern postcolonial societies retain the values of their colonial past? The endurance of racial inequality is a consequence of postcolonial governments’ failure to remedy legacies of colonial hierarchies. Examination of the Brazilian education system reveals how the colonial status quo persists through modern institutions and policies.

25% of all fabric in clothing manufacturing becomes waste with less than 1% of that recycled into new garments. The purpose of this research was to examine the waste created in the fashion design classroom and evaluate the effects of collecting waste on students. This was completed by placing bins in the sewing lab to collect fabric waste instead of in the trash can. Additionally, to understand what other programs were doing in regard to fabric waste, 22 apparel design educators completed an electronic survey about fabric waste collection practices. Results provide insight on how academia can reduce their overall environmental impact and incorporate sustainable design practices, thus impacting the entire apparel industry.

Today’s consumers appreciate multicultural advertising and many fashion brands have incorporated cultural elements into their ad campaigns in response. However, knowledge of consumers’ perception of cultural appropriation and appreciation is limited, and recent campaigns garnered criticism for their misuse of cultural elements. This study’s purpose is to identify consumers’ perceptions.

Sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell are our standard informational inputs to perceive the world, but sometimes triggering one can offset one or more unrelated senses. This neurological condition is called synesthesia. The purpose of my work is to explore and share my synesthetic experience through apparel design.