Fashion and Fascism—What Role Does Fashion Play in Democracy?

Thursday 22 Oct 2026, 18:30 → 20:00 Europe/Berlin

ArtLab Foyer (Max-Planck-Institut für empirische Ästhetik)

What role does fashion play in democracy? This lecture highlights how clothing has experienced a veritable boom as part of a new, digital fascism. It provides insight into the aesthetics, economies, platforms, and strategies of a growing right-wing extremist fashion network—made in Germany and beyond. At the same time, it also shows how designers and civil society initiatives are using fashion as a means of democratic resistance and are committed to combating the spread and normalization of right-wing fashion.

The lecture will be held in English.

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