The Miniskirt Between Emancipation and Stereotypes: Professor Barbara Pozzo at the Como Silk Museum on November 3 for “Dressing for Freedom”

Fashion is not merely a matter of style; it also reflects social change and progress in the recognition of rights. This is the central theme of “Dressing for Freedom: Fashion, Law and Women's Emancipation”, the third edition of “Fashion Tuesdays”, organized by the Como Silk Museum in collaboration with the University of Insubria, the UNESCO Chair on Women's Rights, and the UNESCO Creative City.

Following the first event dedicated to trousers, the series continues on Tuesday, November 3, with “The Revolution Above the Knee: The Miniskirt Between Emancipation and Stereotypes”, taking place at the Como Silk Museum, Via Castelnuovo 9, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

The speaker will be Barbara Pozzo, Full Professor of Comparative Private Law at the University of Insubria, holder of the UNESCO Chair “Gender Equality and Women's Rights in the Multicultural Society”, and a member of the Accademia dei Lincei.

A symbol of cultural transformation and women's emancipation, the miniskirt has profoundly influenced the collective imagination, becoming a central element in discussions about women's freedom, stereotypes, and social conventions.

The event will provide an opportunity to explore the relationship between clothing and self-determination, illustrating how a fashion item can acquire meanings that extend beyond aesthetics and become an expression of the tensions and changes shaping society.

Through this approach, the series invites participants to examine the history of fashion from a legal and cultural perspective, connecting changes in clothing styles with the evolving role of women and the development of their rights.

The series will conclude on December 1 with a lecture dedicated to the bikini, morality, and the representation of the female body.

The event is open to the public and will conclude with a question-and-answer session, offering participants an opportunity to engage directly with the speaker.