Seeing is Deceiving: Camouflage, Concealing Colouration and Fashion in WWI

Dr. Matthews David’s research explored the impact that WWI had on the relationships between fashionable dress, textile technologies, and public perception of the idea of camouflage. She studied garments and textiles from the ROM’s collection originating from France, Britain, and Canada in order to provide a thorough historical context for early camouflage as it relates to fashion and clothing, exploring themes of visibility and invisibility.