A three day symposium on accessories, 5 - 7 July 2013
Deadline for Submission: 30th May 2013
Alice Mackrell looks at the exhibition at the Dulwich Picture Gallery and its catalogue
Two reviews of the last Costume Society Study Day October 2012
Deadline for Submission: 1 July 2013
The current editors of Costume, the journal of the Costume Society, will reach the end of their five-year contract in December 2013
Events organised by costume and textile societies with close links with the Costume Society
A scholarly publication presenting current research into contemporary and historic dress.
Details of the awards available to students through the Costume Society.
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.
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We are a lively, friendly organisation whose aim is to promote the study and preservation of historic and contemporary dress.
Funding of the Society is by subscription and donation. Your donations are welcome!
For events, information, awards, conferences and publications. Think about membership as a gift!
Details of the awards available to students through the Costume Society.
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Thursday, May 16th: A fabulous job has been advertised at the V&A. Deadline is 27 May. Job description and further information can be found here: www.vam.ac.uk/content/jobs/apply/
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Wednesday, May 15th: An exhibition of floral fashion fabric designs created by female designers of the Silver Studio in the years following the First World War has opened in Chepstow a few weeks ago. More info here: tinyurl.com/bq3mry5. Might make us feel summery while the real summer is still elusive.
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