Geography Fashion Flashcards
Globalisation
The interconnection of countries around the world, through trade
Westernisation
The influence of western cultures on areas around the world
Global supply chain
The different things needed to reach the finished product
TNC
Transnational corporation- a company that operates around the world
Brand
Creating a recognisable symbol, picture or image to make your product stand out
Fashion victim
Someone obsessed with fashion who must have the latest trends
LIC
lLw Income Country, e.g. Benin or Kenya
NEE
Newly emerging economy, e.g. Bangladesh or India
HIC
High Income Country, e.g. UK or US
Sweatshop
A factory with poor working conditions like low pay
Social
Anything to do with people, schools and hospitals
Economic
Anything to do with money, jobs and earnings
Environmental
Anything to do with the natural environment
Consumer
Someone who buys something
Fast fashion
Clothing produced quickly, cheaply and that is on trend
Ethical fashion
Fashion that does not impact the environment and treats its workers well
Sustainable
Something that helps the current population without impacting the
future
Circular fashion
Fashion that doesn’t produce any waste, as all waste products are recycled
