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The Intersection of ''Good'' Clothes and Slow Fashion from the Perspective of Students of the Faculty of Humanities of Charles University
Raynal-Peceny, Eleonore Virginia ; Kolářová, Marta (advisor) ; Borisova, Varvara (referee)
The object of my study is to explore the concept of ''good'' clothes according to the consumer. My research aims to find if there is a relationship between slow fashion - an approach to clothing production and consumption, emphasizing quality, durability, and ethical practices to reduce environmental impact - and what consumers think to be ''good'' clothes - that the consumer chooses. I will base my theoretical argumentation on sustainable consumption theory and lifestyle politics. I will conduct qualitative sociological research with in-depth interviews of university students of the Faculty of Humanities of Charles University Prague between 18 and 26 years old. They usually have the financial freedom to buy clothes for themselves and represent an age group whose consumption will have a large impact in the future. I chose students of the Faculty of Humanities because they seem to exhibit a more extensive engagement about social, economic, and environmental problems. The interviews are based on the analysis of consumer preference - factors such as price, sustainability, durability, style, ethical production, and emotional value of the clothes are being explored. The interviews are conducted in the Czech Republic. My expected contribution is to provide insights for policymakers and brands to better...
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Pre-loved: vintage shops as an alternative to fast fashion
Borisova, Varvara ; Abu Ghosh, Yasar (advisor) ; Sosna, Daniel (referee)
"Pre-loved: vintage shops as an alternative to fast fashion" Mgr. Varvara Borisova Supervisor: Mgr. Yasar Abu Ghosh, Ph.D. Abstract Thrifting has long been perceived as a matter of nonconformists, eccentric artists, and people with limited budgets. However, the consumerist philosophy of so-called fast fashion which is driven by the ever-changing trends and the impact of the fashion industry on environment and global labor market has become a reason for many customers to find a greener and more ethical way to supply their wardrobes. While some of us gave up shopping at all, fashion gurus turned their attention to secondhand clothes: thrift shops changed to vintage boutiques and used garments became known as "pre-loved". This thesis aims to analyze practices which owners of Czech secondhand and vintage shops use to create value, understand the obsession by things from the 20th century and focus on the role of such stores in the development of sustainable fashion in the Czech Republic. Key words: vintage, thrift, theory of value, fast fashion, nostalgia, sustainability, material culture
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The conditions and opportunities of the development of civil society organizations in the field of preservation and promotion of the distinct national culture in Buryatia
Borisova, Varvara ; Pajas, Petr (advisor) ; Benyovszky, Selma (referee)
This thesis focuses on the description of real conditions and opportunities of development of civil society organizations in the field of cultural heritage preservation in Buryatia, which is a federal subject in Russia. The theoretical part includes basic approaches to the concept of civil society, the definition of culture, a brief excursus into the history of civic activism in Russia, and an overview of laws and regulations governing the activities of Russian non-profit organizations. In the second part the author, through semi-structured interviews and a document analysis, seeks to provide a detailed insight into the context in which the organized civil society exists in Buryatia nowadays and to understand what role it plays in the process of rediscovering and promoting the Buryat national culture that was suppressed during the Soviet period. The conclusions of the thesis point to general improvement in the conditions for civil society in Buryatia over the last 27 years, and also contain recommendations on a range of actions that should help overcome the current barriers. Key words: civil society, non-profit organization, culture, nation, national revival, Buryatia, Post- Soviet period, democracy.
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