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Dr. Laura Beltran-Rubio is a Lecturer in Design Cultures at De Montfort University, affiliated with the School of Fashion and Textiles within the Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities. She is a researcher, curator, and educator specializing in art and fashion history, with a focus on Indigenous fashion and textiles in the Americas.
Education:
- PhD in American Studies, William & Mary (2023)
- MA in Fashion Studies, Parsons School of Design (2016)
- BA in Economics, Universidad de los Andes (2014)
Her research explores the construction of identity through fashion, emphasizing decoloniality, Indigenous knowledge systems, and the legacy of colonialism in Latin American fashion. She integrates art history, material culture, and postcolonial theory, contributing to public discourse through writing and her podcast Redressing Fashion.
Her recent publications span topics such as Indigenous heritage, colonial dress, gender, and fashion curation, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary engagement with fashion history, cultural identity, and ethical representation. The works reveal a consistent focus on Latin America, particularly the Viceroyalty of New Granada, and advocate for more inclusive narratives in fashion scholarship.
Scientific Awards:
- Featured in The New York Times Best Art Books of 2022
- Association of Art Museum Curators’ 2023 Award of Excellence
Dr. Beltran-Rubio has taught at Parsons, William & Mary, and Universidad de los Andes. She mentors through her academic role and public scholarship, and supports fashion brands in ethical storytelling and anti-appropriation practices. She has presented at major international conferences including at the University of Cambridge, Renaissance Society of America, and The Museum at FIT.
She is actively involved in consultancy work, aiding creative brands in ethical research, archiving, and collaboration with Indigenous designers. Her ORCID is 0000-0002-3749-2606, and she contributes to The Fashion and Race Database.
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