Waiyee Loh

Waiyee Loh, an Associate Professor of World Literature at Kanagawa University, discusses her book, revealing how Victorian Britain's legacy shapes global culture today. She explores the commodification of British culture in modern contexts like Japanese Lolita fashion and the collaboration between British and American cultural industries. Loh's insights into trans-imperial relationships highlight the complex dynamics of identity in Singapore and the ongoing impact of colonial histories on contemporary narratives in literature and popular culture.

Waiyee Loh, an Associate Professor of World Literature at Kanagawa University, discusses her book on neo-Victorian narratives and their global cultural implications. She examines how Britain's imperial past shapes contemporary cultural commodification across different regions. The conversation touches on the tensions between British and American media, the influence of Japanese popular culture, and how Singaporean women's fashion embodies cultural exchange. Loh sheds light on the complexities of cultural heritage in a global creative economy.