Promoting the study of clothing & textiles in dress

The Costume Society is a lively, friendly charity whose aim is to promote the study and preservation of historic and contemporary dress.

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Victorian Elegance Unveiled: The Conservation of Marion and Maud Sambourne’s Timeless Dresses

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Patterns of Fashion Award Winners 2024

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Patterns for Performance Award Winners 2024

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The Costume Society and Heritage Crafts announce an exciting new partnership and two bursaries

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Janet Wood’s new book Creating the Perfect Form is available for pre-order now!

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The latest edition of the Costume Society journal is out now!

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Salisbury Museum, 2024

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Leighton House and Sambourne House, 2023

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Royal Albert Memorial Museum, 2023

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The Costume Society's Members' Magazine

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