From review to reform: designing an elective module through an integrated review on fashion sustainability Sonika Soni Khar Frontiers in Sustainability, 2025 Background Sustainability in fashion design education is crucial to address environmental and social challenges posed by the fashion industry. At present, fashion design education still offers mainstream fashion design courses that scarcely incorporate sustainability within their curricula. A well-defined educational framework that emphasizes environmental, economic, and social dimensions of sustainability in ways that are both theoretical and practical is required. Methods This study is an integrative review of 81 papers from peer reviewed journals on fashion and textile education, sustainability, consumer behavior and technology from 2014 to 2024. A systematic approach of indexing and categorizing research articles was formulated. By synthesizing research, this study identified fundamental framework on three major key aspects of sustainability viz., environmental, economic and social. A systematic approach of indexing and categorizing research articles was formulated. Results A multifaceted evaluation of these three aspects proposes a new theoretical framework which can be implemented in two stages as an elective of 2 weeks duration to the undergraduate students. To enhance the effectiveness of these electives, Bloom’s Taxonomy was incorporated as a tool in this framework to ensure that learning outcomes progress from basic knowledge acquisition to higher-order skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. Conclusion The proposed theoretical and practical modules offer a comprehensive framework that fosters both conceptual awareness and hands-on application, aligning with experiential learning strategies and Bloom’s hierarchical cognitive development. This framework can serve as a model for curriculum development, ensuring that sustainability remains a core pillar of fashion education.
Looking backwards to go forward - Use of traditional Indian pattern making to develop contemporary methods for global fashion Sonika Soni Khar, Sanjeevani Manish Ayachit International Journal of Fashion Design Technology and Education, 2013 The Indian darzi (tailor) used his skills astutely to deliver a piece of clothing demonstrating economical usage of fabric, easy fit and adjustable sizes using straight lines and geometrically shaped components. Three key elements of traditional Indian methods of pattern making i.e. use of simple straight lines, gussets to provide fit and ease of movement and bias to achieve three-dimensional fits have been researched as an attempt to use them in a simplified form for modern mass manufacturing practices. Traditional Indian finishing techniques such as sinjaf (facing), ghundi and tukama (fabric buttons and loops) have also been incorporated. Metric pattern cutting and draping methods following traditional methods of measurements and pattern making have been tried along with innovative techniques such as elimination of seam lines, raising or lowering waistlines and combining gussets into adjacent panels. This research has lead to the development of new pattern making techniques that can be applied to global fashion.
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
From review to reform: designing an elective module through an integrated review on fashion sustainability SS Khar Frontiers in Sustainability 6, 1684572 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Correction to: Fashion for the Common Good I Cantista, EL Ritch, L Shearer, S Pérez-Bou, SS Khar Fashion for the Common Good 138 (178), 334 , 2023 2023
Fashion for the Common Good I Cantista, EL Ritch, L Shearer, S Pérez-Bou, SS Khar Proceedings Global Fashion Conference , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Craft resurgence in India post independence A Dhaka, SS Khar, N Dimri Global Fashion Conference 380 , 2020 2020 Citations: 3
Research methods in fashion design: it’s compilation and importance in design process SS Khar, H hiren Ghosh International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology , 2018 2018 Citations: 5
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTOTYPING-TEST FIT ANALYSIS AND FEEDBACK SS Khar, HH Ghosh International Journal of textile and Fashion Technology 8 (5), 53-58 , 2018 2018 Citations: 1
Looking backwards to go forward–use of traditional Indian pattern making to develop contemporary methods for global fashion SS Khar, SM Ayachit International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education 6 (3), 181-189 , 2013 2013 Citations: 17
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Looking backwards to go forward–use of traditional Indian pattern making to develop contemporary methods for global fashion SS Khar, SM Ayachit International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education 6 (3), 181-189 , 2013 2013 Citations: 17
Research methods in fashion design: it’s compilation and importance in design process SS Khar, H hiren Ghosh International Journal of Textile and Fashion Technology , 2018 2018 Citations: 5
Craft resurgence in India post independence A Dhaka, SS Khar, N Dimri Global Fashion Conference 380 , 2020 2020 Citations: 3
From review to reform: designing an elective module through an integrated review on fashion sustainability SS Khar Frontiers in Sustainability 6, 1684572 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Fashion for the Common Good I Cantista, EL Ritch, L Shearer, S Pérez-Bou, SS Khar Proceedings Global Fashion Conference , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTOTYPING-TEST FIT ANALYSIS AND FEEDBACK SS Khar, HH Ghosh International Journal of textile and Fashion Technology 8 (5), 53-58 , 2018 2018 Citations: 1
Correction to: Fashion for the Common Good I Cantista, EL Ritch, L Shearer, S Pérez-Bou, SS Khar Fashion for the Common Good 138 (178), 334 , 2023 2023
