Redefining Dress Through Research, Technology, and Collaboration.
research
Research in the Fashion Archive challenges conventional approaches by exploring dress and objects through collaborative, cross-disciplinary methods. By integrating emerging technologies and diverse perspectives, faculty and students uncover new ways to interpret, preserve, and engage with fashion. This evolving research framework positions dress as a dynamic site of inquiry, innovation, and impact.
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academic research appointments
Application for Student Research Appointment Guidelines for Research in The Fashion ArchiveTo schedule a research appointment, please complete the application form and read the research guidelines.
Submit your completed form to thefashionarchive@ches.ua.edu
Please Note
The collection was moved to the newly constructed Drummond Lyon Hall in August 2023.
Currently we cannot accommodate in-person research requests from outside the university community.
- Appointment requests must be made at least two weeks prior to the requested date.
- All appointments are at the discretion of The Fashion Archive staff.
- Not all requests can be accommodated due to condition of the object(s) and/or other internal factors.
Exploring Fashion Through Curiosity, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking.
undergraduate research
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