Political Skirts

Today saw a return of a skirt to the commuting wardrobe. And as I was on my way to another downtown study date (which, I have to say, was marvelously productive, thanks to a great study buddy) I started to wonder, how could I combine doctoral research in social anthropology with an interest in understanding the politics of fashion? And then I found THIS.

Here's the blurb on the video:


Budapest's fashion world was treated Saturday to a display of Roma couture, intended not just to present new creations but to help combat prejudice against the minority group.

Yes, yes, yes. Minority group, anthropology of Europe, socially conscious fashion, aesthetics...oh, the possibilities.  Now, if only I could speak a Romani dialect.