Els de Baan

Els de Baan has extensive experience in the fields of textile, fashion, and costume, with current roles as a docent at Vrije Academie and taxateur at Antiekcheck.nl. Since 2011, significant contributions have been made to Changeant through taxations, lectures, research, and publications. Additionally, work as a fashion journalist for Trouw has been ongoing since 2002. Involved with the Nederlandse Kostuumvereniging since 2005, Els de Baan also conducts tours at Museum De Lakenhal. Previous teaching roles have included positions at Willem de Kooning Academy and Royal Academy of Art, alongside participating in advisory capacities for the Textielcommissie. Academic qualifications include degrees in Kunstgeschiedenis from Leiden University and a teaching certification in Textile Techniques and Handicrafts.