Breakthrough moment: What Will We Wear?
The ‘Future of Textiles’ exhibition
22/23 October
Technology is reshaping our world – and the clothes we wear. In this this exhibition we share some of the wonder materials and technologies that have been developed at DMU to resolve some of the huge challenges the textiles industry faces. Some have been created using space age technologies, whilst others use ancient materials in unexpected new ways. This will feature work from:
- Jinsong Shen, Professor of Textile Chemistry and Biotechnology
- Martin Richardson, Professor of Modern Holography
- Dr Claire Lerpiniere, senior lecturer, Textile Design
- Dr Lionel Dean, senior lecturer, School of Design
Catwalk show
24 October
We will be putting on two catwalk shows which will show off sustainable fashion and textile collections from graduates on our DMU Fashion Design course from the classes of 2020 and 2021.
Podcast - ‘Circular Economy’
Date - TBC
Dr Claire Lerpiniere, senior lecturer in Textiles, will take part in a podcast exploring how we can all play a part in creating a ‘circular’ fashion industry that eliminates pollution and exploitation.
Panel discussion - ‘Do we really care who makes our clothes?’
25 October
Prof Carolyn Hardaker, Head of School of Fashion and Textiles, will look at concerned engaged shoppers are with the origin and production methods used to create their garments – and how they might be engaged to make sustainable choices.
Panel discussion - ‘The high-tech future of fashion: what can we expect?’
25 October
Prof Guy Bingham, Professor of Design, will consider what impact technology will have on the future of fashion as part of a panel discussion.