Dress codes are as old as clothing itself. For centuries, clothing has been a wearable status symbol, and changes in fashion have marked historic social and political movements. Join us for a discussion with law professor and cultural critic Richard Thompson Ford about his latest work. Dress Codes provides an insightful and entertaining history of the laws of fashion, from the middle ages to the present day. This walk down history’s red carpet will uncover and examine the canons, mores, and customs of clothing. Moderator Petra Slinkard will enrich the evening with insight on the intersection of fashion and art.