Anthony Bednall

Anthony Bednall is Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Fashion at Kingston University's Kingston School of Art. A Kingston alumnus, he has international academic leadership experience having previously served as Academic Director/Head of Fashion for an institute in Beijing, Head of Design at Arts University Bournemouth, and Head of The Fashion Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University.

His professional background includes work as a designer for both menswear and womenswear collections showcased in London, Paris, and Japan. Current research explores the intersection of fashion, art, culture, and society, particularly through examinations of 20th century Chinese fashion history and the creation of sculptural installations from non-traditional materials like cardboard, currency, and wood exhibited internationally.