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The Smithsonian First Ladies Collection
November 24, 2017
Prompted by a recent donation, Ambassador Victoria Haddock returns to the First Ladies Collection at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to explore its display of high profile garments and associated material.
Untold Stories: Behind the Scenes as a Volunteer Curatorial Assistant at National Museums Scotland
October 20, 2017
Guest CS blogger Scott William Schiavone
House Style at Chatsworth
October 16, 2017
Guest blogger Lottie Moss reveals how the exhibition ‘House Style’ at Chatsworth House came about.
We Are Recruiting!
October 11, 2017
The Costume Society is seeking a new team of Ambassadors to help us build our presence online.
Clean as a Whistle: Keeping Clothes Clean on the Island of Arran
October 6, 2017
Ambassador Rachel Sayers shares her recent experience of a visit to the Heritage Museum
Are you the Costume Society’s new Vice-Chair? Join the committee
September 26, 2017
Are you our new Vice-Chair?
Diana: Her Fashion Story Exhibition Review (Part 2)
September 26, 2017
‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ at Kensington Palace – an exhibition reviewed from two perspectives. Ambassador Araminta Pain shares her thoughts in the second of two blogs.
Call for Events Organisers
September 25, 2017
There are lots of ways to get involved
Unmasking Fancy Dress
September 19, 2017
In this guest blog past ambassador Dr. Benjamin Wild defines the term ‘fancy dress costume’ for the purposes of his forthcoming book.
In Praise and Restitution of Perished Clothing
September 8, 2017
Ambassador Gabriella Daris reflects on the exhibition ‘Present Imperfect: Disorderly Apparel Reconfigured’.
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