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Faculty Experts
Professor, Department of Fashion Design, Department of Design
Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design
Expertise:
fashion
branding
retail
Contact:
joseph.h.hancock@drexel.edu
215.895.6993
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Our Future Vanity? Well-Being Will Trump How We Look.
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College, was quoted in an Aug. 2 Philadelphia Inquirer article about how COVID-19 will impact our vanity viewpoints.
The New Fashion District Store May Fit Into Forever 21’s Post-bankruptcy Plan
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College, was quoted in an Oct. 1 WHYY.org story about Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan.
Philly’s Fashion District And The Future of Shopping Malls
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in the Westphal College, was featured in a Sept. 26 WHYY "Radio Times" segment about Philly's Fashion District and the future of shopping malls.
The Fashion Backlash to Cargo Shorts Has Reached an All-Time High
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College was quoted in a July 16 Yahoo! Lifestyle article about the allure and debatable stylishness of cargo shorts.
'SOLEcial Studies': Drexel Sneaker Program
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was interviewed for an April 23 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about the Pennoni Honors College class “Business of Sneakers,” taught by Rankin Scholar-In-Residence Sean Williams.
Growing List of Retailers Shuttering Stores as Sales Slump
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was a guest on a March 2 NBC Nightly News segment about the retail apocalypse and recent closure of hundreds of brick-and-mortar stores.
Who Killed Cargo Shorts?
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was a guest on the podcast "Every Little Thing" from Gimlet Media on Oct. 16 discussing his dissertation on cargo shorts and the history of cargo shorts.
The Alt-Right Co-Opted Polo Shirts. Is it OK to Wear Yours?
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College, was quoted in an Aug. 22 story in The Plain Dealer (Cleveland) about alt-right groups co-opting white polo shirts as an unofficial uniform.
Trump Accuses Amazon of Doing ‘Great Damage’ to Retailers
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a an Aug. 16 NBC News article about President Trump's accusation of e-commerce giant Amazon doing great damage to retailers.
Retail Wreck? Over 1,000 Stores Close in a Single Week
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a June 3 NBCNews.com story about the closing of 1,000 retail stores in a week.
Sneaker Fever: The Big Business of the Sneaker Industry
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in a May 16 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about the evolution of the sneaker business.
Sweat Shorts Are The Best Fashion Trend of My Lifetime
Joseph H. Hancock, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an April 28 Deadspin post about the arrival of the age of "athleisure" attire, such as sweat pants shorts.
Ivanka Trump, Who Are You?
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Feb. 11 Boston Globe article about Ivanka Trump, her role in the Trump administration and the recent withdrawal of her fashion line from Nordstrom.
Why Trump's Plan to Bring Jobs Back to America Won't Include Fashion
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quote in a Jan. 9 Galore story about Trump's vision for jobs in America and how it would affect the fashion industry.
Cargo Shorts Debate: To Wear or Not to Wear?
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College, was interviewed on an Aug. 25 CBS This Morning segment about the debate over cargo shorts and their general place in men’s fashion.
This Drexel Professor Did His Ph.D. Thesis on Cargo Pants
Joseph H. Hancock, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in a Aug. 10 Philadelphia Magazine story about the impact of his doctoral thesis on cargo pants.
Cargo Pants - Convenience vs. Style
Joseph H. Hancock, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an Aug. 4 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) "Good Day Philadelphia" segment about his dissertation on cargo pants and the split of opinions between their convenience and style factor.
Finally, Men Are Turning Their Backs on Cargo Shorts
Joseph H. Hancock, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an Aug. 3 NPR story about the debate over the stylishness of cargo shorts. He was also quoted in Woman's Day, Cosmopolitan and Maxim on Aug. 2.
The Creepy Science Behind Why You Love Target So Much
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, and the Pennoni Honors College, was quoted in a June 23 Philadelphia Magazine story about the science behind consumers' love for Target.
Boots, Western Wear and the Return of the Bell Bottom?
Design & Merchandising Associate Professor Joseph Hancock, PhD, weighs in on some of the fall trends to watch for this season on Drexel’s campus and beyond.
Holiday Survival Guide
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