Dr. Alison Matthews David

Dress Historian @ Toronto Metropolitan University. Author of Fashion Victims (Bloomsbury 2015). Unraveling history of clothing and crime @fabricofcrime

[Dr. Alison Matthews David @AMatthewsdavid]

Here are the links for in-person registration (required) for Friday's event and for our two webinars, "Queering the Corset" and "Forensic Jewellery"
https://t.co/emkpv2XQF2

[Irene Gammel @MLC_Research]

Last night at the @batashoemuseum's exhibition launch for "Exhibit A," co-curated by @AMatthewsdavid, I learned that the "sneaker" comes from sneaking around undetected. A great exhibition on footwear and crime and a dive into the speakeasy. Be sure to check it out.

[Dr. Alison Matthews David @AMatthewsdavid]

Art Gallery of Ontario workers are on strike - I just pledged to not cross their picket line. You can show solidarity by taking the pledge too! https://t.co/YzFxFHJSsp

[costu_me_s @Costu_Me_S]

🧶 Weaving generations together is one of the most touching and meaningful parts of a historian’s job. In this X, I want to show you how clothing can be a useful tool to address the ties b/w (grand)mothers and (grand)daughters, but also gender, memory, and (im)material culture.

[Dr. Alison Matthews David @AMatthewsdavid]

So excited to have the marvellous Dr. Uxía with us @thecreativeschl all the way from Spain!

[costu_me_s @Costu_Me_S]

🧵🪡 A few days ago visiting the marvelous TMU’s Fashion Research Collection with the MA Fashion students at @thecreativeschl

[Owlkids Publishing @owlkids]

KILLER STYLE: HOW FASHION HAS INJURED, MAIMED, AND MURDERED THROUGH HISTORY by @AMatthewsDavid and @serahmarie, ill. by Gillian Wilson is fab and frightening. A stylishly illustrated mash-up of STEAM content, historical anecdotes, and chilling stories #halloween #kidlit 🎃

[Dr. Alison Matthews David @AMatthewsdavid]

Rising food insecurity and cost of living means income supports for Canadians living with disabilities are needed now more than ever. You can help lift Canadians out of poverty by sending a letter to your MP today! https://t.co/CRREyPCN2p

[Dr Kate Strasdin @kateStrasdin]

As crisp as a wind blown beech leaf, the rich brown of this late #1830s day gown is strewn with the self coloured decorative additions that were so popular during this period. I imagine it rustling as sharply as a drift of autumn leaves @KSUMuseum #fashionhistory

[Cora Harrington @CoraCHarrington]

Refusing to rewear an outfit once it’s been photographed and posted to social media is wild behavior. Why should it matter if people see the exact same outfit? Someone explain that mindset to me.

[Sarah Pickman (is also on Bluesky) @sarahmpicks]

The latest issue of @MaterialIntel, a new online publication from @chipstone_org, is all about rubber. I wrote about the Halkett boat, an "extremely clever and ingenious" Victorian rubber boat for explorers that turned into a coat, and vice versa 🛶 ↔️ 🧥https://t.co/o66ziui5rS

[Elizabeth Renzetti @lizrenzetti]

There's a huge uproar in England over the destruction of one majestic tree, the Sycamore Gap, and in Ontario we're about to lose *hundreds* for no reason. There should be a massive outcry.

[Dr. Alison Matthews David @AMatthewsdavid]

Can't wait to speak with Hilary about her fabulous new book on Jane Austen's wardrobe tomorrow night at FIT!

[Dr. Alison Matthews David @AMatthewsdavid]

@holland_tom @sadieholland67 The fashion historian response is "way to go!!!" (And slightly jealous) 🕺🪩🕺

[Valerie Wilson @valeriewilson57]

Saw this exhibition just over a week ago. Lots of content and very informative. Well worth a visit.

[Shelley Tobin @PrincessHamira]

Ooh look what's just arrived... Still in the shrink wrap!

[Dr. Alison Matthews David @AMatthewsdavid]

@ZaraKesterton @V_and_A It's a little (toxic) wonder, isn't it? I felt so lucky to have the V and A's expert conservators test it for Fashion Victims! 💐☠️

[Dr Serena Dyer @Serena_Dyer]

Are you a historian of fashion👗, textiles🪡, or interiors🪑? Want a ✨permanent full time job✨ in a supportive department? Why not apply to join our team! https://t.co/92lZIo6QQz Feel free to DM if you have any questions!

[Dr Kate Strasdin @kateStrasdin]

This little pleated gem is actually a miniature pleated dress, a c1950 reproduction of a late #1940s #JacquesFath couture design. It is a quarter scale, made so that when the pattern was sold to wholesalers, this mini version acted as an exemplar @V_and_A #Fashionhistory

[Dr. Alison Matthews David @AMatthewsdavid]

@FourRedShoes @fitgradfts Congrats my dear! Looking forward to seeing more of you this year! ❤️