Joanne Entwistle

Dr. Joanne Entwistle is an Associate Professor in the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries at King's College London, within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. She has held roles such as Department Education Lead and has affiliations with institutions like LSE Cities and the Otto Mønsted Fund at Copenhagen Business School. Her research focuses on the sociology of fashion, dress, cultural work, and gender, with notable projects like 'Configuring Light/Staging the Social' funded by the ESRC. She has authored influential books including *The Fashioned Body* and *The Aesthetic Economy of Fashion*.

Her academic journey includes prior roles at London College of Fashion and the University of Essex. Collaborations include work with Speirs+Major and Derby City Council on urban lighting design. She advises on PhD topics related to her research interests and contributes to editorial boards such as *Critical Studies in Fashion and Beauty*.

Dr. Entwistle’s recent work bridges fashion studies with urban sociology, exploring topics like Instagram style mums and ethical fashion. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates sociology, cultural studies, and gender analysis, addressing contemporary issues in fashion, embodiment, and urban environments.