About
Dr. Nazlı Alimen is a Lecturer at Birmingham City University (BCU), specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Fashion, Cultural Studies, and Business. Her academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Cultural Studies from London College of Fashion, followed by teaching roles at Helsinki University and Aalto University in Finland before joining BCU in 2019.
- Education: Ph.D. in Cultural Studies (London College of Fashion)
Her research explores consumer cultures, material and visual cultures of historical and contemporary fashion, and marketing in creative industries. She is currently leading an AHRC-funded project (2024–2027) on sustainability and equity in the Indian textile and handicraft sectors.
Dr. Alimen’s publications span topics like Ottoman women’s ferâces, diaspora fashion practices, and Islamic identities in Turkey. Her 2018 book Faith and Fashion in Turkey bridges fashion studies, subcultures, and sociology of religion. She actively contributes to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives and holds professional memberships such as Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of the UK Research and Innovation Talent Peer Review College.
