The concept of localism draws attention to the power of local responses to the wider global issues.(1) Localism emphasizes the value of geographical closeness and the need to nurture the informal forces rooted in regional traditions which can help local communities and natural systems to flourish in the face of global, mainly profit-driven economic decisions. In the context of fashion, localism stands in contrast to the global fashion system, by offering a decentralized version of making, using and caring for textiles and clothing. Personal contact here removes the distance between designers, producers and users, which enables richer ways of understanding materials and conditions of production by drawing on “local stories, myriad dress practices, and fewer goods”.(2)
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