textiles and fashion research group
Initiated in 2014 in the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies at the University of Melbourne, the Textiles and Fashion Research Group (formerly the Textiles Reading Group) draws together academics, curators, textile experts and fashion creatives working across a varied range of fields, from Renaissance modes of luxury, dress in China, Islamic textiles, and early modern undergarments, to Australian colonial and twentieth-century-dress. Founded by Antonia Finnane and convened by Jenny-Lynn Potter, the group meets once a month during semester.
Originally conceived as an informal gathering with a monthly focused reading programme (see Past Readings list below), from mid 2020 the Textiles and Fashion Research Group has gathered more formally with a Seminar Programme. The seminars are usually held online with occasional in person seminars in various locations at the Parkville Campus, University of Melbourne.
For further enquiries, email Jenny-Lynn Potter.
SEMINAR SERIES 2025
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textiles And fashion Research group foundation members
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Textiles and Fashion Research Group Annual ‘Show and Tell’
The last meeting of the year for the Textiles and Fashion Research Group is a ‘show and tell’ at which members bring a personal textile of some significance or interest followed by a celebratory meal.
Show and tell 2021
Show and Tell 2019
