Kaori Nakano

Kaori Nakano is a prominent fashion historian, author, and researcher specializing in British culture, fashion history, and luxury studies.12 She served as a Guest Professor (客員教授) at Showa Women's University (昭和女子大学) from 2018 to 2021.1

Academic Background and Career

Kaori Nakano has an extensive academic background:

• Graduated from the University of Tokyo with Bachelor's degrees in English Literature (1985) and British Studies (1987)1
• Completed a Master's degree in British Studies at the University of Tokyo (1990)1
• Advanced to the Ph.D. course and completed the coursework required for a doctoral candidate at the University of Tokyo (withdrew in 1994)1

Her academic career includes:

• Visiting scholar at Cambridge University, England (Hughes Hall 1989, Homerton College 1994)1
• Part-time lecturer at the University of Tokyo (1996-2001)1
• Professor at Meiji University (2008-2017)1
• Guest Professor at Showa Women's University (2018-2021)1

Professional Activities

Kaori Nakano is currently engaged in various professional activities:

• President of Kaori Nakano Co., Ltd. (Independent Research Institute)1
• Author and essayist with regular columns in publications such as Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Forbes Japan, and LEON1
• Public speaker and educator1
• Business consultant and advisor for companies like Prince Hotels Tokyo City Area1

Publications

She has authored several books, including:

• "Apparel Innovators" (2020)1
• "Royal Style: History of British Royal Fashion" (2019)1
• "Mode, Eros, and Capital" (Shueisha Shinsho)1
• "Genealogy of Dandyism: Men Who Admired Men" (Shinchosha Sensho)1

Kaori Nakano's work spans various aspects of fashion history, British culture, and luxury studies, making her a respected figure in these fields.23