Victoria Eskdale

Victoria Eskdale is a Lecturer at Manchester Fashion Institute, Manchester Metropolitan University, with industry experience as a designer and founder of Victoria Eskdale Design. She teaches fashion business, product development, and digital design, incorporating industry collaborations with brands like SEVENSTORE.

Her research examines fashion heritage, sustainability, and cross-cultural craftsmanship, particularly in Southeast Asian contexts. Projects include 'Design & Heritage' exhibitions documenting Vietnamese artisan techniques and the 'Mend' project exploring cultural narratives through textile artifacts.

Eskdale's awards include an Excellence in Teaching Award from RMIT Vietnam and the INNOV_EX Prize for design innovation. Her publications analyze sustainable supply chains, artisan value systems, and cultural identity in fashion production.