All Outputs (3)

The significance of the introduction of synthetic dyes in the mid 19th century on the democratisation of western fashion. (2013)
Journal Article
Vettese-Forster, S., & Christie, R. M. (2013). The significance of the introduction of synthetic dyes in the mid 19th century on the democratisation of western fashion. Journal of the International Colour Association, 11, 1-17

From the middle of the 19th century, fashionable garments for women, which had previously been restricted largely to the wealthy social classes, began to become much more widely accessible in society. Many factors contributed towards this change, inc... Read More about The significance of the introduction of synthetic dyes in the mid 19th century on the democratisation of western fashion..

A proposed disposable, sustainable alternative to fast fashion based on cultural analysis and prototypical 1960s ‘paper dresses’. (2013)
Presentation / Conference
Vettese-Forster, S. (2013, November). A proposed disposable, sustainable alternative to fast fashion based on cultural analysis and prototypical 1960s ‘paper dresses’. Paper presented at More for Less – Design in an Age of Austerity, Dublin, Ireland

Thermochromic dyes and sunlight activating systems - An alternative means to induce colour change. (2013)
Conference Proceeding
Ledendal, M., Christie, R. M., & Vettese-Forster, S. (2013). Thermochromic dyes and sunlight activating systems - An alternative means to induce colour change

The general purpose of this work is to investigate the potential of a mobile phone to capture soil colour images and process them, returning the corresponding Munsell colour coordi- nates from the digital RGB captured images, and also estimate the tr... Read More about Thermochromic dyes and sunlight activating systems - An alternative means to induce colour change..