Innovative expression and brand-building application of Intangible Cultural Heritage resources in fashion design—based on traditional visual symbol systems

Ding Liu; Yan Lu; Ying Xiong

doi:10.54254/2753-7080/2026.34426

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Received: 1 June 2026

Published: 11 June 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7080/2026.34426

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Liu,D.;Lu,Y.;Xiong,Y. (2026). Innovative expression and brand-building application of Intangible Cultural Heritage resources in fashion design—based on traditional visual symbol systems. Advances in Humanities Research,13(6),141-155.

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