First define fashion and ethnicity. Fashion is styling of dress and utility items (handbags), for the purpose of bonding broadly to 'own' culture, and seeking micro-bonding with interest groups. This impulse is strong, due to our innate need to demonstrate allegiance to helpers, and to pledge to help exploit 'others'. Us and them is the driving behaviour. Ethnicity is actually polity. There are usually no long-lasting bonds between genetics, appearance (due to mutation), language, land, and elite. All members could be mobile. The theoretical framework for fashion, should involve the eight cognitive biases (Goodwyn, etc). Certain behaviour is imitated for certain reasons.

It is depend on objectives and hypothesis of research problem

The influence of ethnicity on fashion within manufacturing is a fascinating area of study that ties together cultural anthropology, design, and industrial practices. Indigenous perspectives often highlight how traditional craftsmanship, motifs, and materials shape modern fashion trends and manufacturing processes.

I recommend looking into these key areas:

1. Ethnic Motifs and Identity: Studies by Boehme & Wickens (2016) discuss how indigenous patterns are adapted in contemporary designs while maintaining cultural integrity.

2. Sustainability in Indigenous Fashion: The work of Fletcher (2014) explores sustainable fashion influenced by indigenous methods, focusing on ethical manufacturing.

3. Cultural Appropriation vs. Appreciation: Articles by Mathews (2018) highlight tensions between honoring indigenous designs and their commodification in manufacturing.

4. Globalization of Indigenous Techniques: Research by Craik (2009) emphasizes how ethnic fashion influences global supply chains, merging traditional artistry with modern industrial processes.

If you’re particularly interested in case studies, I suggest exploring the cultural influences of Indonesian batik production, Navajo textiles in North America, or Indian handloom industries. These examples show how ethnicity significantly impacts fashion aesthetics and production ethics.

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