Ásdís Ósk Jóelsdóttir

Ásdís Ósk Jóelsdóttir is a lecturer in textile and design at the School of Education, University of Iceland, with 40 years of teaching experience. She discusses the transformative changes in fashion during the Industrial Revolution of the 19th century, which laid the foundations for contemporary clothing styles. Ásdís emphasizes the importance of neutral attire for individuals in positions of power, arguing that such clothing evokes trust and reflects social responsibility. She has authored several works on fashion history and sustainability in textiles and is currently compiling a glossary of terms related to fashion, textiles, and garment making in both Icelandic and English.