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West Africans ditch Dutch wax prints for Chinese ‘real-fakes’
Togolese consumers are increasingly choosing Chinese replicas over 'authentic' Dutch wax prints. Their choice raises fundamental questions about the notion of intellectual property.
Why STEM subjects and fashion design go hand in hand
The fashion industry attracts creative young minds. But to succeed as a designer in a time of rapid technological change, knowledge of maths and science is invaluable.
Can technology help fashion clean up its act?
Fast fashion is the second most wasteful industry on Earth. But with the creation of dresses that charge cellphones and clothes made from recycled bottles, we could be on the verge of a green fashion revolution.
Wearing heels to work is a game women have been losing for decades
Dress codes in the workplace have a long and complicated history for women – especially those in corporate life.
Papa Wemba: musical king of the Society of Ambianceurs and Elegant People
Popular African musician Papa Wemba, who died recently, has been close to the heartbeat of the continent's music. His influence will continue long after his death.
Three years on from Rana Plaza disaster and little improvement in transparency or worker conditions
The Rana Plaza anniversary is a reminder of the transparency lacking in the garment supply chain for the clothes we wear.
From petticoats to suspender belts: a brief history of women’s underwear
The association of female underclothes with fashion and seduction owes as much to the advertising and film industries as it does to technical innovation.
A decent woman? The breastfeeding and visibility debate is nothing new
Regular controversies over breastfeeding might seem like a quirk of contemporary life. But 18th and 19th century clothing reveal that women have been handling the issue of visibility and practicality for centuries.
Beyoncé and the cultural lure of sweat
Activewear is a booming industry and Beyoncé is the latest celebrity to launch a new line of fitness apparel. But there is a difference between looking gym-ready and being active.
Why fashion needs more big guys embracing their curves
At a time when thin, muscly men dominate popular media, male 'plus size' models are all too rare. Yet the average Australian man is not lean and stringy – imagine if he saw himself in ad campaigns?
Inspired by Kim Kardashian, a feverish legion of followers struggle to achieve online fame
Glamour labor is a phenomenon of the digital age, which is radically changing the way we think about work, success and privacy.
Why Louis XIV would approve of fashion at the Oscars
Luscious silks, big dresses and red soled shoes mean the same today as in Louis XIV's court. But today, different people own them.
London Fashion Week: scholars go beyond catwalks and top models
There's more to fashion than the clichés you find on TV and glossy magazines.
From paragons to melting pots: the changing role of cities in the world of fashion
As models hit the catwalk for London Fashion Week, how do these trends actually relate people on the streets?
Ethical fashion shoppers are scorned by others – and the headlines don’t help
A study has revealed shoppers' harsh attitudes to those who prefer to buy ethical fashion. But the headlines will only entrench the divide.
Friday essay: how New York Fashion Week came to be
New York Fashion week starts today and the world will watch outrageous designs strut down the runway. How did New York become one of the great fashion centres of the modern world?
What every luxury brand can learn from the transformation of Yves Saint Laurent
From changing its name to Saint Laurent to bringing an air of perma-cool to the fashion house, creative director Hedi Slimane has turned the company's fortunes around.
Why fashion models don’t smile
It’s not because their clothes are too tight.
Burger FoMO – the peaks and pitfalls of retail pop-ups
Pop-up stores allow retailers to test demand for their product, while playing on customers FoMO - fear of missing out.
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Teaching Fellow, University of Sydney
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Oak Foundation Lecturer in History of Dress and Textiles, Courtauld Institute of Art
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Course Leader, BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
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Associate Professor - Deputy Head of Fashion and Textiles, RMIT University
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Senior lecturer, Nottingham Trent University
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Lecturer in Fashion, Queensland University of Technology, Queensland University of Technology
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Lecturer, Design Anthropology and Indigenous Studies, University of Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies, Fashion, University of the Arts London
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Lecturer, Western Sydney University
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ARC DECRA Fellow in Gender and Cultural Studies, University of Sydney
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L'Oréal Professor of Creativity Marketing, ESCP Europe
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Associate Professor of Research, Embodied Design and Wearable Futures, University of Southern Denmark
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