In the 1960s, a series of laboratory experiments by Robert Zajonc demonstrated that simply exposing subjects to a familiar stimulus led them to rate it more positively than other, similar stimuli which had not been presented.
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Editorial
Fashion trends and textile stratification
The fashion industry has been the subject textile discussions from many perspectives during its history. Discussions range from people who disagree with the principles of fashion use of textile in its entirety, to those who disagree with particular outcomes of fashion.
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The fragility of fashion trends and its effects on art
Fashion trends are influenced by several factors including political, economical, social and technological.
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Fashion trends in the 2010s differ greatly and are characterised more by alternative streams influenced by grunge.
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Summer in the City – Series of Student photo essays
We knew the future of independent journalism would involve a rethinking of revenue. The initial impetus for this convening was Bill Moyers’ musing that our democracy would be profoundly strengthened if large foundations could devote a tiny fraction of their budgets to a trust fund for independent journalism.
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