I am Faith Cooper, a fashion researcher and writer with a passion for cultural identity and Asian studies. With over a decade of experience in museums and the arts, my work examines the histories and narratives of Asian and Asian diaspora communities through the lens of fashion and dress, with a commitment to advancing scholarship in underrepresented areas of cultural studies.

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My academic foundation includes a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and Museum Professions and a Master’s in Fashion and Textile Studies from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). I also hold a second Master’s in Brand and Fashion Management from Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan, where I conducted research on contemporary Taiwanese fashion cultural identity through the Fulbright program.

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I hold an MA in Brand and Fashion Management from Fu Jen Catholic University and an MA in Fashion and Textile Studies: History, Theory, Museum Practice from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City. I also earned a BS in Art History and Museum Professions from FIT, with a minor in Asian Studies.

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As the founder of the Asian Fashion Archive, I am dedicated to documenting and preserving the diverse histories of Asian fashion and culture. This digital humanities project reflects my broader research interests, which include diaspora dress studies, transnational fashion networks, and inter-Asian cultural exchanges. My contributions to the field include publications, lectures, and collaborations with platforms such as the Fashion and Race Database, Dressed: The History of Fashion podcast, Fashion & Market, and the FIT Fashion History Timeline.

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Thank you for visiting my website. I welcome inquiries, collaborations, and dialogue on the dynamic relationships between fashion, culture, and identity.