From Catwalk to Crisis Zones: How Helen Storey Transforms Fashion into Humanitarian Magic

Hold onto your seats, folks! Dive into a mind-blowing career journey that takes us from fashion runways to the heart of the Middle East refugee camps with the inimitable Helen Storey. Known for blending high fashion with scientific innovation, Storey is a powerhouse of talent and empathy.

As Professor of Fashion and Science at the world-renowned London College of Fashion, Storey recently passed down a treasure trove - her massive 30-year Helen Storey Foundation Archive comprising around 2,000 digital and physical masterpieces. Get ready to uncover how this archive promises a creative whirlwind for future students!

From strutting glamorous fashion avenues to mingling with scientists, Storey has crafted textiles that tell the story of the first 1,000 hours of human existence. And hang on - that's not all! She has also earned the prestigious MBE for Services to Arts. It's a tale of transformation, but wait till you hear how her journey took her to serve as the UN’s first designer-in-residence, merging creativity with humanitarian causes.

Peek into the captivating conversation about the irresistible fusion of art and science, the value of touch, and how art can become a magic key for tackling colossal global issues like climate change and plastics pollution.

Catch this exhilarating episode courtesy of the masterminds at Schmidt Science Fellows. And if you're itching for more, you can listen to this inspiring story unfold on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. Don’t miss out!