Vanessa Jones

Vanessa Jones is a highly experienced professional in the field of fashion and textiles, currently serving as the Curator of Dress at the Rijksmuseum as of February 2024. Previously, Vanessa held positions as a Lecturer and Module Leader at De Montfort University and Winchester School of Art, where responsibilities included guiding students in various fashion design modules. With a strong background as the Assistant Curator of Fashion and Textiles at Leeds Museums and Galleries, Vanessa managed a collection of approximately 15,000 objects and co-curated the Cotton Connections exhibition. Additional experience includes leading a luxury fashion course at Christie's Education, serving as a visiting lecturer at the University of Leeds, and managing archives at Standfast and Barracks and Charleston. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in History of Design and Material Culture and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the University of Brighton.