Patrimonio e Patrimonializzazione Culturale della Moda. Prospettive di un progetto di ricerca

The essay delves into the relationship between fashion and cultural heritage, focusing on the process of patrimonialization. It examines the distinction between heritage, understood as a defined and safeguarded entity, and patrimonialization, conceived as an inclusive and dynamic process. This approach considers the Faro Convention, which advocates for community participation in cultural heritage, and challenges the rigid definitions set by the 2004 Cultural Heritage Code. The essay proposes a relational paradigm that integrates fashion as an object and patrimonialization within the historical, social, and cultural context of Italy, leveraging digital technologies to enhance access, inclusivity, and knowledge. Through the application of semantic technologies, such as linked open data and the Wikibase infrastructure, it outlines the foundations for creating a knowledge base dedicated to fashion and its cultural heritage. This platform aims to transform documentary data into interactive knowledge, fostering new modes of historical research and analysis. The concept of entanglement is employed to describe the cultural and social interconnections in the relationship between fashion and heritage, highlighting the complexity and interplay of seemingly distinct elements. In conclusion, the essay presents an innovative methodology to valorize the cultural heritage of fashion through advanced technologies and interdisciplinary approaches.