Kelly Olson holds a PhD from the University of Chicago, and is currently a full Professor in the Dept. of Classical Studies at Western University, with a cross-appointment in the Dept. of Women’s Studies and Feminist Research. Olson earned her PhD from University of Chicago in 1999. Her thesis was entitled Fashioning the Female in Roman Antiquity. She received a MA from University of Chicago in 1997 and from University of Victoria in 1992, and her BA (with Honours) from University of Calgary in 1990. Her research focuses on Roman society, sexuality, and appearance, as well as fashion history more generally.