Fashion Fictions

Fashion Fictions encapsulates exactly why creative imagination is at the heart of sustainable reform for the fashion industry. An inspiration to those who are brave enough to envision what the future can be! * Dr Alana James, Northumbria University, UK *This book stands out for its originality and forward-thinking ideas. Each chapter is a testament to the author’s creative prowess, offering readers a glimpse into possibilities to imagine fashion beyond what is known. The practical applications and conceptual explorations are both inspiring and thought-provoking, encouraging readers to rethink traditional approaches to fashion design and production through experiential imagination. * Dr Clarice Garcia, University of Technology Sydney, Australia *

Dr Amy Twigger Holroyd is Professor of Alternative Fashion Systems at Nottingham School of Art & Design, part of Nottingham Trent University. She has explored the emerging field of fashion and sustainability since 2004, initially via her craft fashion knitwear label, Keep & Share. Amy’s work has been featured in various exhibitions, books and publications, from Vogue to Fashion Theory. Amy has authored and edited several books, including her monograph Folk Fashion: Understanding Homemade Clothes (Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2020) and Historical Perspectives on Sustainable Fashion (Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2023).