Angie Liljequist

Angie Liljequist, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Fashion Industry Science and Technology department at the University of Arizona. With 25 years of experience in higher education, she previously taught at the University of Missouri, Pittsburg State University, and Fontbonne University, where she chaired Fashion Merchandising and Business Administration departments. Her expertise spans course development with focuses on social responsibility, dress and culture, consumer behavior, and sustainable development in fashion.

Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Consumer Behavior, Dress History, Sustainable Development in Fashion, and Globalization and the Human Condition. She emphasizes meaningful student relationships that transition into industry connections. Research interests include historical intersections of dress and societal norms, as evidenced by publications like her 2017 study on post-WWII domestic ideals and 2013 analysis of Art Nouveau's gendered spatial symbolism.

Liljequist actively engages in industry-related education through courses like Fashion Industry Study Tour and Fashion Brand Management. Her work bridges academic rigor with real-world industry applications, advocating for ethical practices and cultural awareness in fashion systems.