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Alison Gwilt is a Professor at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia, specializing in sustainable fashion design. Her research investigates sustainable design interventions that challenge current paradigms of clothing production and consumption. She is actively examining design approaches to enhance textile longevity and reduce waste. Gwilt has authored several influential books in the field, including 'Shaping Sustainable Fashion' (with Timo Rissanen, Routledge, 2011), 'Fashion Design Living' (Routledge, 2015), 'Global Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion' (with Alice Payne and Evelise Anicet Ruthschilling, Bloomsbury, 2019), and 'Practical Guide to Sustainable Fashion' (Bloomsbury, 2020, 2nd edition). With a Ph.D. from RMIT University and a BA (Hons) in Fashion & Textiles Design from Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London, Gwilt has a significant academic background, including roles in New Zealand and the UK prior to her current position. She was recognized with the 2022 Arc PGC Research Supervisor Award in the Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture. Additionally, she has contributed as an external examiner for PhD candidates in various countries across the globe.
University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia
Leads projects in sustainable fashion design and oversees research related to textile longevity and circular design.
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