Valerie Steele

Valerie Steele is a noted American fashion historian, writer, and curator. She is recognized for her expertise in the cultural and historical aspects of fashion, often exploring how clothing reflects societal values and trends. Steele has led major fashion museums, such as The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, and her research emphasizes fashion's role in identity, gender, and politics. Her work helps us understand the deeper meanings behind clothing and how fashion evolves over time within broader cultural contexts.