Fashion Talks: The Fine Art of Menswear, a Philosophy: In Conversation with Fashion Writer Simon Doonan and Scholar Dion Mattison

What qualifies as good or bad taste? How does fashion construct a gendered identity? From Speedos to sophists, Kim Jenkins, Visiting Assistant Professor of Fashion, will talk with iconic fashion writer Simon Doonan and philosophy scholar Dion Mattison to deconstruct the well-dressed masculine identity. This talk is part of “Fashion Talks: Exploring Fashion and Culture with Kim Jenkins,” and is free and open to the public. Reception to follow.











When: Mon., Oct. 6, 2014 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Pratt Institute - Brooklyn Campus
200 Willoughby Ave.

Price: Free
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What qualifies as good or bad taste? How does fashion construct a gendered identity? From Speedos to sophists, Kim Jenkins, Visiting Assistant Professor of Fashion, will talk with iconic fashion writer Simon Doonan and philosophy scholar Dion Mattison to deconstruct the well-dressed masculine identity. This talk is part of “Fashion Talks: Exploring Fashion and Culture with Kim Jenkins,” and is free and open to the public. Reception to follow.

Buy tickets/get more info now