Loose Thoughts No. 12 - Can we dismantle the hegemonic order of fashion?

12/23/23 • 9 min

In this episode, I reflect on whether there might be a chance to actively change the order of the global fashion system to move away from its colonialist hegemony. To do so, I focus on haute couture and question both how it has been framed historically and what can be done to extend it beyond Paris.

**This was first published as an audioblog on July 13, 2023.

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**This was first published as an audioblog on July 13, 2023.

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Loose Thoughts No. 11 - Why fashion needs more research

In this episode, I share how I’ve come to the conclusion that fashion still needs so much more research. I also share some ideas of what fashion designers, brands, and other creators can gain from engaging in deep, thorough, slow research.

**This was first published as an audioblog on June 15, 2023.

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Loose Thoughts No. 13 - Can we decolonize the arts?

In this episode, I reflect on the question: Can actually decolonize the arts—fashion included? To do so, I reflect on what I’ve read and learnt about Indigenous arts (including but definitely not limited to textiles and fashion), as I take a break from fashion after completing my Ph.D.

**This was first published as an audioblog on August 10, 2023.

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