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Boundaryless Characteristics of Posthumanist Black Color Fashion

포스트휴머니즘 블랙 컬러 패션의 탈경계적 특징

  • Kijeong Choi (Dept. of Fashion Design, Sungkyunkwan University) ;
  • JIAYI XUE (Dept. of Fashion Design, Sungkyunkwan University) ;
  • Seunghee Suh (Dept. of Fashion Design, Sungkyunkwan University)
  • 최기정 (성균관대학교, 의상학과) ;
  • 설가예 (성균관대학교, 의상학과) ;
  • 서승희 (성균관대학교, 의상학과)
  • Received : 2024.08.22
  • Accepted : 2024.09.25
  • Published : 2024.09.30
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Abstract

This study explored boundaryless characteristics of Posthumanist black color fashion by examining fashion collections from 2018 to 2023 that explicitly incorporated Posthumanist paradigms through literature review and case analysis. Black color fashion reflects key Posthumanist attributes such as dissolution of boundaries in ecology, academia, gender, and Western-centrism. These characteristics are manifested as 'organic expression of nature and technology encompassing the body,' 'robust expression of hybridized imagery,' and 'fusion of Eastern traditional cultural expressions.' In the 'organic expression of nature and technology,' flora and fauna motifs are applied or an advanced technology is employed to realize organic forms, offering an experimental representation of post-anthropocentrism, focusing on avant-garde and sensuous fashion images. 'Robust expression of hybridized imagery' combines masculine body expressions with bold accessories to convey a resistant fashion image to gender identity norms while utilizing traditional male fashion items to present a strong and charismatic image. 'Fusion of Eastern traditional cultural expressions' integrates traditional elements from various Eastern cultures into materials, producing opulent yet ascetic fashion images through designs that can conceal the body's silhouette, reflecting a restrained image of black in Eastern cultures. This study provides a multi-layered interpretation of black color fashion in the Posthuman era, addressing themes such as 'representation of diverse organic life forms, gender fluidity, and challenges to Western-centric narratives,' contributing to a deeper understanding of how fashion interacts with socio-cultural contexts.

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