International Symposium on Clothing Culture in Social Sciences on October 21-23, 2026 in Istanbul, Turkey

IV. International Symposium on Clothing Culture in Social Sciences btw. 21.–23.10.2026 at the Marmara University, Istanbul (Hybrid)

Planned as a continuation of the SOBİTÜRK Symposium, the SOBİTÜRK 2026 themed around Clothing Culture aims to examine the phenomenon of clothing from a multidisciplinary social sciences perspective. Among the primary objectives of the symposium are to investigate the transformations of clothing culture throughout cultural geography from past to present and to discuss the interaction between traditional clothing patterns and modern/global fashion understandings.

Within this context, our symposium aims to reveal the aesthetic values and symbolic meanings of clothing culture while also discussing how this cultural heritage can be preserved and adapted to contemporary life. With the contributions of scholars from various disciplines within the social sciences, clothing culture will be addressed from historical, sociological, anthropological, economic, geographical, artistic, and literary perspectives, thereby providing an interdisciplinary platform for understanding broader social transformations.

Abstracts should be submitted in accordance with the abstract submission form until 30 July 2026 to: [email protected].

The languages of the papers include English, German, French, Turkish and other national languages of the Turkic Republics. Participation may take place either in person or online.

Submitted papers will be evaluated through a double-blind peer-review process in accordance with scientific ethical principles. Accepted full texts papers presented at the symposium and successfully passing the peer-review process will be published in international university journals and also in Marmara University Press.

Detailed information regarding the symposium can be accessed via the relevant web page: https://sobiturk-sempozyum.marmara.edu.tr/en

We would be delighted to welcome you to this scholarly gathering, which will be enriched by your valuable scientific contributions.

Chair of the Organizing Committee

Marmara University

Possible Symposium Topics (not limited to):

 Clothing and Shared Heritage Transmission in Cultural History

 Clothing as an Indicator of Identity, Status, and Belonging

 Consumer Culture, Fast Fashion, and Globalization

 Fashion Psychology and Consumer Behaviors

 Body Image, Self-Presentation, and Clothing

 Clothing and Aesthetic Sensibility

 Fashion Ethics and Social Justice

 Clothing and Iconographic Representations in Visual Arts

 Fashion in Cinema, TV Series, and Popular Culture

 Clothing Representations and Cultural Codes in Literary Texts

 Language, Discourse, and Meaning-Making Practices

 Clothing in Proverbs, Idioms, and Folk Narratives

 Translation, Cultural Transfer, and Fashion Discourses

 Fashion Publishing and Translation Studies

 Digital Culture, Social Media, and Fashion Communication

 Archival Documents, Periodicals, and Fashion History

 Libraries, Museums, and Clothing Archives

 Climatic Factors and the Formation of Clothing Practices

 Migration, Urbanization, and the Transformation of Clothing Culture

 Folk Culture, Rituals, and Ceremonial Attire

 Professional Groups and Institutional Clothing Culture

 Artificial Intelligence, Digital Design, and the Fashion of the Future

 Clothing and Human Health

 Recycling and Upcycling in Sustainable Clothing Culture

Important Dates

Abstract Submission Deadline: 30.07.2026

Notification of Acceptance: 15.08.2026

Early Registration: 27.07.2026 - 15.09.2026

Late Registration: 16.09.2026 - 30.09.2026