Liza Foley

Liza Foley is a Professor at Ghent University (UGent), specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of fashion history, textile conservation, and material culture. Her work spans historical analysis of Irish glove trade, cultural heritage preservation, and contemporary fashion curation.

• Research Focus: Eighteenth- and nineteenth-century fashion accessories, particularly Limerick gloves.
• Conservation: Advanced techniques for preserving leather and skin-based materials.
• Curation: Contributions to exhibition catalogues like Eye: Anne Collier and girls girls girls.

Her publications reflect a deep engagement with the socio-economic implications of textile trades and their cultural significance. Articles such as 'An entirely fictitious importance?' (2014) and Conservation of leather, skin and related materials (2026) highlight her expertise in historical material analysis and modern conservation practices.

While not explicitly stated, her role in editing exhibition catalogues and conducting historical trade studies underscores her influence in fashion academia and museum studies. Key sub-fields include gender dynamics in fashion, sustainability, and cross-disciplinary methodologies for cultural heritage.