About
Dean Liggett is a Lecturer in Fashion at the Ulster University, affiliated with the Belfast School of Art. He holds a first-class honours degree in textile and fashion design from Ulster University and has a decade-long professional background in the fashion industry, including roles at prestigious silk manufacturer Mantero Seta SpA in Como, Italy. His current research explores the role of hand skills in luxury fashion and sustainable practices within the textile industry.
- Research Interests
- Contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through:
- Embedding sustainability in textile production.
- Advancing circularity in fashion industries.
- Experiential learning in fashion pedagogy.
- Affiliations
- Representative for FACE (Fashion Academics Creating Equality).
- Champion for Athena Swan at Belfast School of Art.
- Activities
- Organized conferences like PILOT Presents (2025) and Shaun Leane (2024).
- Consultancy for A Stitch Through Time (2020-2021).
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