Deirdre Murphy

Deirdre Murphy is an accomplished museum professional and academic with extensive experience in fashion curation and art history. Currently serving as Chairman of the Costume Society and Senior Curator at Historic Royal Palaces, Deirdre has held several key positions that include curatorial roles at the Victoria and Albert Museum and Historic Royal Palaces, as well as teaching at the London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Notable achievements include leading the redevelopment of Kensington Palace and initiating a successful social media campaign for the Costume Society, significantly increasing user engagement. Deirdre holds an MA in the History of Art from The Courtauld Institute of Art and a BA (Hons) in History from Dalhousie University.