From function to wellbeing: healing design strategies in contemporary outdoor fashion

Findings indicate that outdoor fashion serves as a transdisciplinary platform that integrates psychological, functional, and sociocultural dimensions of care. Theoretical associations suggest that holistic combinations of design elements can enhance wellbeing by addressing sensory, emotional, and physical needs simultaneously. The proposed framework provides practical guidance for health-oriented design across commercial, community, and therapeutic contexts. However, these interpretations are theoretical rather than causal, and empirical user-based studies are required to validate the psychological and physiological associations identified.