Dominika Hołuj holds a PhD in economic sciences from the Krakow University of Economics. She is an assistant professor at the Institute of Spatial Development and Urban Studies, College of Public Economics and Administration at the Krakow University of Economics. Her scientific interests include: urban studies, local government and governance, heritage studies, in particular the role of public participation in cultural heritage management processes, and the functioning of the creative sector, in particular fashion. She is a research team member of the “Fashion market in the context of sustainable development” research project.