Associate Professor
Textiles, Apparel Design, and Merchandising
Louisiana State University

141 Human Ecology Building
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
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Michael E. Mamp (he/him)
As a fashion historian, Dr. Mamp uses historical methods and curatorial practice to unravel the hidden histories of American fashion and textiles of the twentieth century. His design scholarship explores his textile arts interest using traditional techniques and digital technologies. In 2018 Dr. Mamp's research was recognized when he was inducted as a member of the Scholar's Round-table of the Costume Society of America; in 2021, he was awarded a paper of distinction in the historic track by the International Textile and Apparel Association. His work has been published widely in leading journals such as Dress: The Journal of the Costume Society of America and the Journal of Modern Craft. He has been quoted frequently as a fashion expert by media outlets such as The New York Post, Huffington Post, Forbes, and Bloomberg News Radio. Dr. Mamp currently serves as Associate Editor of Critical Studies in Fashion and Beauty.
Dr. Mamp teaches courses including Queer Fashion, History of Fashion, and Design Foundations. He has led domestic and international study tours to Chicago, New York, and Paris. In 2019 he was recognized with the International Textile and Apparel Association Excellence in Teaching Award; in 2020, he was his institution's winner of the Mid-American Conference's Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. His student-centered approach to higher education has led to the development and delivery of courses in various formats, including face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, online asynchronous, and online synchronous.
Before pursuing a career in academia, Dr. Mamp worked in the fashion industry for fourteen years in various store operations and visual merchandising roles for brands such as Bloomingdale's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Lane Bryant.

Select Honors and Awards
2021
2019
2018
Paper of Distinction Historic Track: “Ethel Wallace: Forgotten Histories of Batik and Fashion,” International Textile and Apparel Association
International Textile and Apparel Association Excellence in Teaching Award
Scholars’ Roundtable, Costume Society of America

Education
2014
Ph.D.
Iowa State University
Specializations:
History of Dress
Studio Arts: Fibers
1998
M.A.
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Specialization:
Fashion & Textile Design
Minor:
Theatrical Costuming
1996
B.A.
Central Michigan University
Major:
Apparel, Merchandising, & Design
Minors:
Journalism & French
Courses Taught
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History of Dress & Adornment pre-1800
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History of Dress & Adornment post-1800
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Paris Study Tour
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Queer Fashion
Professional Affiliations
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Association of Dress Historians
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Costume Society of America
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International Textile & Apparel Association
Quotes in Media
https://nypost.com/2019/05/07/no-met-gala-gender-fluidity-and-camp-arent-the-same-thing/
https://pridesource.com/article/queer-fashion-course-offered-at-cmu/
https://theconversation.com/oscars-2016-expert-reaction-55481
https://fortune.com/2016/08/05/ralph-lauren-rio-olympics-uniforms/
https://nypost.com/2019/05/05/met-gala-2019s-camp-notes-on-fashion-theme-explained/