The "Mujeres en el poder. Vestir el poder en femenino" exhibition originated from a scientific congress that debated fashion, design, textiles, and power through a gendered historical viewpoint. Explore insights from six thematic sessions, ranging from contemporary expressions to royal attire and ceremonial settings. This event fostered discussion on how women have historically utilized clothing to project authority and influence.
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This international congress explored the intersection of fashion, design, textiles, and power through a gender perspective across history. It was structured into six thematic sessions, delving into how women have used clothing to express power in various contexts, from contemporary times to royal courts and ceremonial settings.
The international congress 'Mujeres en el poder. Vestir el poder en femenino' (Women in Power. Dressing Power in Feminine) served as a scientific forum to debate fashion, design, textiles, and power from a gendered viewpoint throughout history. The event was organized by the Higher Center for Fashion Design of Madrid (CSDMM) and the School of Architecture of Madrid (UPM), in collaboration with the Museo del Traje and the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). The congress was structured into six distinct sessions: 'Woman, Power and the Contemporary World,' 'Dressing the Crown,' 'Dressing Aulaic Spaces,' 'Color, Expression of Power, Rites and Ceremonies,' and 'Jewelry and Luxury at the Service of Power.' These sessions aimed to foster discussion on how clothing and adornment have historically been tools for women to project authority, status, and influence.
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