Available for Speaking Engagements on the Following Topics:

120+ Year History of Sci-Fi Costumes

Charting the history of costuming in science fiction films and television shows, from Melies' A Trip to the Moon to the MCU, focusing on not just the tropes of science fiction (lamé jumpsuits anyone?), but the influence of military silhouettes, technological advances in fabrics and the comparison of design elements as they appear in films like Star Wars and Star Trek. 

The History of Lingerie

From the sexual implications of the Merry Widow to the mythos of burning bras in the 1960s, this lecture charts the development of lingerie and how changes in feminism dictate invention in women's undergarments. 

History of Burlesque Costumes

From the scandalous visage of ballerina's legs to glitter'd nipples, burlesque costumes have existed on the edge of glamour and lawlessness.  Discover how vice laws and religion affected chorus girls, burlesque dancers and strippers as women seek agency over their bodies, for fun and profit.