Simulacra in Silk: Haraway’s Cyborg, Performative “Femininity” and the Aesthetics of the Automaton on the Margiela Runway https://doi-org.libaccess.senecapolytechnic.ca/10.1080/1362704X.2026.2614117 O’Connell, M. J. (2026). Simulacra in Silk: Haraway’s Cyborg, Performative “Femininity”, and the Aesthetics of the Automaton on the Margiela Runway. Fashion Theory, 1–36. This article reimagines the representation of “female” robots through the lens of fashion, exploring how the female-coded machine moves from fantasy object to theoretical agent. Anchoring the discussion in the Maison Margiela Artisanal 2024 show by John Galliano,Read more
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The Quadruple Helix in Fashion Paradigms: Bridging Innovation, Sustainability, and Societal Impact for a Regenerative Future
Abstract This research explores the transformative potential of the Quadruple Helix model within fashion education, expanding upon the traditional Triple Helix framework by integrating civil society and environmental sustainability as critical drivers of innovation. While the Triple Helix model emphasizes the interplay between academia, industry, and government, the Quadruple Helix adds a vital dimension that addresses the fashion industry’s environmental impact, labour ethics, and the need for systemic change. Given fashion’s role as one of the most resource-intensive and pollutingRead more
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