Brief Summary of Minutes of Annual Meeting

Each participating institution provided updates regarding departmental activities, research efforts, and institutional changes.

Meeting Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Chair Chuanlan Liu.

Institutional and Station Updates

Members reported on significant changes affecting textile and apparel programs nationwide, including:

• Departmental restructuring and mergers within colleges and universities
• Reductions in travel and professional development funding
• Administrative leadership transitions
• Declines in Ph.D. student enrollments
• Changes in faculty positions and restructuring
• Adjustments to physical space allocation within departments

These discussions provided critical insight into national trends affecting textile and apparel education, research capacity, and workforce development.

New Business and Major Decisions

Fashion Symposium 2026: Fashion AI and Policy

Louisiana State University will host the 2026 Fashion Symposium, scheduled for April 9–11, 2026.

Key planning decisions and actions included:

• Establishment of a symposium focused on Artificial Intelligence and Policy in Fashion
• Development of a peer-reviewed abstract and full-paper submission process
• Planning of a special issue collaboration with the Clothing and Textile Research Journal (CTRJ)
• Securing financial support for the symposium (University of Minnesota participation)
• Development of conference proceedings and design catalog options
• Creation of presentation opportunities for faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers
• Planning of a Best Paper Competition judged by NCCC-065 members
• Encouragement of interdisciplinary participation and student research pipeline development

Templates and submission guidelines will be shared with members, and recruitment efforts are underway.

Future Initiatives for 2027

Members discussed long-term initiatives to strengthen scholarly output and collaboration:

• Planning of an annual symposium series with rotating themes
• Development of a monograph based on symposium research contributions
• Creation of collaborative publications addressing AI and social change in the fashion marketplace

Future Meeting

The committee agreed to continue meeting in conjunction with the ITAA Annual Conference.

2026 Meeting Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Accomplishments Toward Project Objectives

The committee continues to advance its mission through collaborative research, knowledge dissemination, and infrastructure development.

Objective 1: Address existing and emerging issues related to social change in the marketplace.

Activities

• Facilitated research discussions on emerging topics, including artificial intelligence, sustainability, and consumer behavior
• Shared institutional updates and research initiatives across participating universities
• Identified collaborative research opportunities related to AI, policy, and sustainability

Milestones

• Established the 2026 Fashion Symposium as a platform to advance research collaboration
• Developed peer-review mechanisms to support high-quality research dissemination

Outputs

• Symposium planning and research submission framework
• Research collaboration development among participating institutions

Outcomes

Short-term outcomes:

• Increased awareness among researchers regarding emerging technological and social trends
• Strengthened research collaboration networks

Medium-term outcomes:

• Increased research publications and grant development opportunities

Objective 2: Develop and foster academic and industry relationships.

Activities

• Organized symposium planning involving academic and industry-relevant topics
• Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty and students

Milestones

• Secured funding support for symposium execution
• Established publication opportunities through special journal issues

Outputs

• Planned special journal issue
• Conference proceedings and presentation opportunities

Outcomes

Short-term outcomes:

• Expanded opportunities for students and faculty to present research

Medium-term outcomes:

• Strengthened academic-industry partnerships
• Increased scholarly productivity

Objective 3: Develop infrastructure to support research collaboration.

Activities

• Maintained the multistate research collaboration network
• Organized professional development and research dissemination opportunities

Milestones

• Established symposium structure supporting ongoing collaborative research
• Planned development of collaborative monograph

Outputs

• Research collaboration platform
• Professional development opportunities

Outcomes

Short-term outcomes:

• Increased collaboration across institutions

Medium-term outcomes:

• Expanded multistate research initiatives

Impacts

The NCCC-065 project continues to generate long-term impacts by:

• Strengthening national research collaboration among textile and apparel scholars
• Supporting emerging research areas such as artificial intelligence and sustainability
• Enhancing research productivity and publication opportunities
• Supporting workforce development through student engagement and mentorship
• Contributing to the advancement of knowledge addressing social change in the marketplace

These efforts help position participating institutions and researchers to address critical economic, technological, and societal challenges in the textile and apparel industry.

Summary

The NCCC-065 project successfully advanced its objectives through research collaboration, symposium development, and infrastructure building. The planned symposium and associated publications represent significant milestones that will contribute to the project's long-term research impact.

Lee, J.* (Principal Investigator). (2025–2026). Understanding robustness, agility and integrity of cotton supply chain resilience. CALS/MAFES, Mississippi State University.

Momotaz, F., Lee, J.*, Kobia, C., Pattison, J., & Woodward, R. (2026). Development of collaborative student learning projects implementing cotton sustainability to create cotton-based smart high-performance products for healthcare applications. Cotton Incorporated Student Support Program.

Objective 1: Address Existing and Emerging Issues Related to Social Change in the Marketplace

Alam, S. M., Rakifull, R., Momotaz, F., & Lee, J.* (2025). Sustainable smart adaptive health-sync apparel for diabetics with mobility disability. Gateway to a Brighter Future (1st ed., Vol. 1). Iowa State University Digital Press. In International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.21588

Alam, S. R., Momotaz, F., Lee, J.*, & Kobia, C. M. (2025). Exploring user intentions toward smart health-sync apparel for diabetes and mobility support using technology acceptance model approach. Gateway to a Brighter Future (1st ed., Vol. 1). Iowa State University Digital Press. In International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.21565

Diddi, S.*, Das, D., Manchiraju, S., LeHew, M., Greder, K., Shane-Nichols, A.*, & Jorgensen, J. (2025, November). Call to action: Bridging the gap between scholarly research and fashion industry’s transformation to circularity [Conference presentation]. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference.

Haque, M. N., Lang, C., & Liu, C.* (2025). How greenwashing negates sustainable production and consumption of fashion textiles. In A. S. M. Sayem & P. Goswami (Eds.), SDG 12 and global fashion textiles production (pp. 215–237). Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-9051-0_10

Huang, X., Liu, C.*, Wang, J., & Zheng, J. (2025). Exploring Chinese millennials’ purchase intentions for clothing with AI-generated patterns from premium fashion brands. Journal of Theoretical and Applied Electronic Commerce Research, 20(2), 141. https://doi.org/10.3390/jtaer20020141

Jestratijevic, I.*, Zuniga, R., & Blackburn, M. (2026). Closing the loop: Application of transformative pedagogy and action research to implement zero textile waste model at a university campus. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, 1–21.

Kim, J., Rana, M.R.I.* (2025). Exploring Socio-Psychological Drivers and Pathways of Sustainable Fashion Consumption. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 35(5), e70158.  DOI: 10.1002/casp.70158

Lee, H., Xu, Y., Rana, M.R.I.* (2025). Value-Based Segmentation of Young Luxury Consumers in Fashion Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Personal and Luxury Value Perspectives. Journal of Internet Commerce, 1-36. DOI: 10.1080/15332861.2025.2597426

Li, M., Cavender, R.*, & Lee, M. Y. (2025). Consumer awareness of fashion greenwashing: Insights from social media discussions. Sustainability, 17(7), 1–22.

Li, M., Kang, Y., & Cavender, R.* (Submitted November 2025). The influence of fashion greenwashing perceptions on Gen Z’s purchase intentions and information seeking intention: The moderating role of sustainability knowledge level. International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology and Education.

Liu, C.*, & Xia, S. (2025). Wearable technology for young children: A segmentation study of parental values and product feature preferences. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 82(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.21627

Vladimirova, K., Samie, Y., Maldini, I., Iran, S., Laitala, K., Henninger, C. E., Alosaimi, S. I., Drennan, K., Lam, H., Teixeira, A. L., & Jestratijevic, I.* (2024). Urban transitions toward sufficiency-oriented circular post-consumer textile economies. Nature Cities, 1–11.

Wei, N., Liu, C.*, & Qin, X. (2025). Research on digital restoration and evaluation of the Tang Dynasty women’s attire. Fashion Practice, 1–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/17569370.2025.2542179

Zhang, Y., & Liu, C.* (2025). Unveiling how consumers accept digital-only fashion: An empirical examination building upon the functional theory of attitudes. Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics, 4(1), 54–72. https://doi.org/10.1108/jebde-07-2024-0021

Zhang, Y., Liu, C.*, & Lang, C. (2025). How luxury fashion brands leverage TikTok to captivate young consumers: An exploratory investigation using video analytics. Journal of Marketing Analytics, 13(1), 128–144. https://doi.org/10.1057/s41270-023-00276-w

Zhang, Y., Liu, C.*, & Xia, S. (2025). Investigating young consumers’ acceptance of hemp fiber textiles and apparel: An analysis of partial least squares structural equation modeling. Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 29(4), 999–1015. https://doi.org/10.1108/rjta-07-2024-0128

Zhang, Y., Liu, C.*, & Xia, S. (2025). From hype to value: Harnessing generative AI in fashion retailing from a technology–organization–environment perspective. Journal of Electronic Business & Digital Economics, 4(2), 203–219. https://doi.org/10.1108/jebde-11-2024-0042

Zhao, R., & Liu, C.* (2025). Consumer acceptance of digital product passports: The roles of technological awareness and value orientations. Sustainability, 17(23), 10878.

Rana, M.R.I.*, Lee, H. (2025). Pushed by Publicity, Guided by Influencers, and Driven by Consciousness: How Young Consumers Transition to Sustainable Fashion. International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Louis, MO.

Kim, J., Rana, M.R.I.*, Campbell, J. (2025). Role of Social Media in Plant-Based Food Adoption Among Young Consumers. International Food Marketing Research Symposium, Athens, Greece.

Rana, M.R.I.*, Lee, H. (2025). Understanding Consumer Shifts to Sustainable Fashion Consumption Through the Lens of Push Pull Mooring Theory. American Collegiate of Retailing Association Conference, Columbia, SC.

Grants aligned with Objective 1

Lee, J.* (Principal Investigator). (2025–2026). Understanding robustness, agility and integrity of cotton supply chain resilience. CALS/MAFES, Mississippi State University.

Momotaz, F., Lee, J.*, Kobia, C., Pattison, J., & Woodward, R. (2026). Development of collaborative student learning projects implementing cotton sustainability to create cotton-based smart high-performance products for healthcare applications. Cotton Incorporated Student Support Program.

Objective 2: Develop and Foster Academic and Industry Relationships

Bernardoni, J. M., Zhang, Y., & Liu, C.* (2025). Exploring learning experiences and effectiveness in generative AI-integrated fashion design: A connectivism-based learning approach. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 82(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.21925

Kobia, C. M., Lee, J.*, & Howell, W. (2025, June). Are students equipped? Exploring competency gaps due to the changing retail and fashion industry [Poster presentation]. American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Annual Conference, Kansas City, MO.

Kobia, C. M., Lee, J.*, & Momotaz, F. (2025, November). Bridging the gap between theory and future readiness: Community-engaged learning (CEL) in visual merchandising [Poster presentation]. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Lee, J.*, Momotaz, F., & Kobia, C. M. (2025, November). Adorned in tradition: A historical legacy of Choctaw wedding clothing [Oral presentation]. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO.

Lee, M. Y., Cavender, R.*, Jackson, V. P., Li, M., & Kang, Y. (Accepted December 2025). Women leadership in academia: Barriers, mentoring, and resiliency among the different ethnic groups. Mentoring & Tutoring: Partnership in Learning.

Li, M., Cavender, R.*, & Kang, Y. (2025). Consumer opinions on sustainable cotton: Insights from Reddit discussions. Journal of Textile Science & Fashion Technology, 12(1), 1–7.

Wu, J.*, Bye, E., & Kudrowitz, B. (Eds.). (2025). Fashion and play [Special issue]. Fashion Practice: The Journal of Design, Creative Process & the Fashion Industry, 17(2), 211–218.

Wu, J.*, Bye, E., & Kudrowitz, B. (2025). Editorial. Fashion Practice: The Journal of Design, Creative Process & the Fashion Industry, 17(2), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/17569370.2025.2510060

Wu, Y., Liu, C.*, Liang, H., & Cui, R. (2025). Sustaining traditional clothing styles and cultural heritage: A multiple case analysis approach. Fashion Practice, 1–31. https://doi.org/10.1080/17569370.2024.2449342

Xia, S., Zhao, R., Liu, C.*, & Zhang, Y. (2025). Bridging generative AI and Jacquard knitwear design: Classroom exploration and evaluation. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 82(1).

Zhao, R., & Liu, C.* (2025). Diffusion of digital product passports: A focus on consumer knowledge and acceptance. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 82(1).

Zhao, R., Xia, S., & Liu, C.* (2025). Harnessing AI in fashion education: A systematic literature review and future directions. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 82(1). https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.21434

Zhao, R., & Liu, C.* (2025). Optimizing 3D design systems for digital product passports and digital twins: A conceptual framework. International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings, 82(1).

Rana, M.R.I.* (2025). When Global Goals Fail Local Lives: A Critical Study of the Gap Between Sustainable Development Goal Commitments and Garment Worker Realities. International Textile and Apparel Association, St. Louis, MO.

Franco, M., Goswami, S., Rana, M.R.I.* (2025). AI and Consumers for Fashion Sustainability. American Collegiate of Retailing Association Conference, Columbia, SC.

Objective 3: Develop Infrastructure to Support Research Collaboration

Jestratijevic, I.*, Taraz, R., & Couzen, J. (2025). Business as a force for good: Exploring B Corp business cases in the U.S. fashion industry through quadruple bottom line theory and mixed method approach. Sustainable Development, 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.70555

Lee, J.*, & Karpova, E. (Final print review). Going global: The textile and apparel industry. Fairchild Books.

Morrison, T., & Shane-Nichols, A.* (2025, November). An experiential learning approach to creating a retail store [Conference presentation]. International Textile and Apparel Association Conference.

Fashion & AI x Policy Symposium. (2026, April 9–11). Fashion & AI x Policy Symposium [Symposium]. Louisiana State University. https://www.lsu.edu/agriculture/tam/fashionsymposium.php: Multi-institutional research collaboration initiative.

Mamun, M.A.A., Mahmud, M.H., Islam, M.T., Gomes, K., Rana, M.R.I.*, Tadesse, M.G. (2025). Towards Sustainability: A Bibliometric Study on Advances in Textile Research. Sustainability Nexus Forum, 33(8), 1-23. DOI: 10.1007/s00550-025-00568-y

Note. * NCCC65 Member