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Scottsdale, AZ | CATalyst Chat: From Hemlines to Headlines

The Politics of Fashion

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A tan desk with a blue block A decal on the wall behind it, in front of an office space at the U of A Scottsdale Center

When

5 – 6:30 p.m., Sept. 10, 2026

What can the length of a skirt tell us about history, power, and social change? More than we might think. From political movements and protests to cultural identity and public perception, fashion has long been intertwined with the issues that shape our world.

Join U of A Social & Behavioral Sciences Dean Dr. Lori Poloni-Staudinger for a fascinating presentation about the politics of fashion and discover how what we wear reflects and influences the societies we live in.

Check-in opens at 5 p.m. with program start at 5:30 p.m.

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