Join Curator Ciara Phipps for a tour of her Beecroft Art Gallery exhibition "Construction."
Unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to low numbers. Meet Curator Edwina Ehrman for an introductory talk before visiting the exhibition.
Dipping into the world of Nostalgia, CS Ambassador Casci Ritchie takes a look at the iconic Saddle Shoe and its role within youth and popular culture.
Ambassador reviews from the CS Body and Soul Study Day held at London College of Fashion of 7th July 2018.
Beth Graham shares her research into the 1770s hairstyle used as a form of self expression, presentation of allegiance and means of social and political activism.
CS Ambassador Jade Bailey-Dowling shares her pick of the top fashion history podcasts.
Emma Kelly, one of our CS Ambassadors, reviews The Little Museum of Dublin's recent exhibition Ireland's Fashion Radicals.
This week CS Ambassador Emma Kelly discusses the role of the costume designer in bringing characters to life.
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Ambassador Casci Ritchie explores the effects of Hollywood cinema on women’s fashion in Glasgow during the 1940s and 1950s.
Ambassador Eanna Morrison Barrs shares her thoughts on the Inaugural Display at the recently opened Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris.
This week CS ambassador Katy Canales discusses 'Fashioned From Nature', the latest fashion exhibition at the V&A, on until 27 January 2019.
Promoting the study of all aspects of clothing and textiles, the Society aims to encourage access to costume history, including contemporary dress. Our appeal is wide-ranging and object-based. Our members include academics, collectors, curators, designers, re-enactors, students and informed enthusiasts across the world. What we have in common is our wish to provide the best and most varied opportunities to study this fascinating topic.
Find out more about us and how to join the Society
The Awards hosted by the Costume Society were made possible by three generous benefactors
Contact Ben Whyman, Louise Chapman and Joanna Jarvis for details of eligibility for two student bursaries
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We are a lively, friendly organisation whose aim is to promote the study and preservation of historic and contemporary dress.
A scholarly publication presenting current research into contemporary and historic dress.
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