Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy: Italy
Schedule
Mon Jan 12 2026 at 06:30 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Bush House South-East Wing — King's College London | London, EN
About this Event
Join the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on Next Generation EU–UK Relations for another event in its School of Diplomacy series: "Fashion and Cultural Diplomacy: Italy", with Dr Matteo Augello.
During this talk, Dr Matteo Augello will discuss the importance of fashion in shaping the reputation of Italy and the role played by governmental bodies and industry associations in international relations. The talk will be followed by Q&A and an informal drink reception. We encourage all attendees to stay and enjoy.
About our Speaker
Dr Matteo Augello is a fashion historian and lecturer based in London, where he collaborates with the Italian Cultural Institute on their fashion programming. His first monograph, Curating Italian Fashion: Heritage, Industry, Institutions (Bloomsbury, 2022) is the first extensive account of fashion exhibitions in Italy. He combines teaching commitments at universities in London, Milan and Dubai with freelance work as a curator and speaker. He has taken part in radio programmes such as Words and Music on BBC Radio 3 (2021) and podcasts such as the series Vogue Closet by Vogue Italia (2023). In 2024, he was the key moderator at the ELIA Biennial Conference in Milan, dedicated to artistic intelligence.
About the JMCE School of Diplomacy
The JMCE School of Diplomacy is a series of lectures given by academics or external speakers to diplomats and practitioners on the future of the relations between the EU and the UK in the financial, legal and political sphere that seeks to engage students, academics, the EU institutions, government officials, and other stakeholders.
Venue Information
The event will be held in Bush House South-East Wing, King's College London, Room BH(SE) 2.12.
Please note, King's events are free, which means we routinely overbook to allow for no-shows and avoid empty seats. Admission is on a first come, first served basis, so please arrive in good time to avoid disappointment. We will not be able to admit those without tickets.
There may be some photography at this event for archival and promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of staff or the photographer know on arrival.
Where is it happening?
Bush House South-East Wing — King's College London, 300 Strand, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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