Georgina Ripley

Georgina Ripley is the principal curator of modern and contemporary design at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh. She explores the connections between fashion and socio-political contexts, noting how trends often reflect societal sentiments. Ripley has pointed out that the resurgence of backless dresses in contemporary fashion mirrors the 1930s, a time marked by economic hardship and political turmoil, suggesting that fashion finds solace in nostalgia during challenging times.