About the Program :
IICCI's Project Minerva - The Italian Education Hub is promoting the first Accademia Talk of the year!
Adrien Roberts, International Director of Education of Accademia Costume & Moda and will discuss the growing relevance of diversity and inclusion with regards to the Fashion Industry with Dr. Ben Barry, Associate Professor of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the School of Fashion and Founding Director of the Centre for Fashion Diversity & Social Change at Ryerson University. His research uncovers the experiences of people - especially of those who are marginalized due to gender identity, race, body type and other axes of identity - when engaging with fashion.
At the end of the online event, there will be a live Q&A session in which attendants will be able to ask all the questions they have.
ACM Webinars are focused on specific areas of Fashion Design and provide useful contents and information for Graduates and Professionals who wish to learn more about Fashion.
Key Topics of the Program :
Diversity & Inclusion / Social Justice / Fashion & Divers Ability / Fat / Gender & Queer Inclusion.