Really interesting talk from Alex von Tunzelmann about working on both sides of historical drama. Thank you #WhatsNextForPeriodDrama

Fascinating discussions relating to #WhatsNextForPeriodDrama from Dr Rosie Waine Grant Montgomery about imbedding material history into period drama's such as Sanditon and Outlander. Thank you @MaddyPelling and @AnthonyPDelaney for a great day of conversation

aarrgghhh.. yes, it is me, the secret is out!

We are delighted to announce that the 2022 Costume Society UK Patterns of Fashion and Patterns for Performance Awards are now open. For the 2022 Awards we are focusing on menswear. Deadline for entries 10 Dec 2021. See our website for full details costumesociety.org.uk/news/item/cost…

@InsistentCamel Thank you for your support! No problem, here is a link to the page where you can find out more > fashionmuseum.co.uk/support

So yesterday I completed my MA in Historical Costume at AUB. Thank you MA Historical Costume. I have had the most enjoyable 2 years researching and studying the cut of men’s upper body garments pre-19th century. Now to work out what to do next…

Half mourning dress, 1912. Victoria & Albert Museum. Mourning in the Victorian era had three stages. Half mourning was the third and most relaxed one, when dresses and garments could include some colors (like white and purple) besides black.

Last night we opened the ‘Snapshot’ show for the #Classof2021 PG students MA Historical Costume Arts University Bournemouth | AUB - many congratulations 🎉

Hurrah! Thank you MA Historical Costume for a fabulous 2 years. So sad it’s ended but so happy with what I have achieved! Thank you

Goodbye left boob.Thank you. I've breastfed my children w/you,I've jumped into the sea, I've walked thousands of miles with you. Now it's time for something new."Wise is the one who flavours the future with some salt from the past." Check yourselves #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

This is an incredibly brave and generous tweet from a patently brave and generous person. Affirming life and moving forwards. I’m in humble awe.

Video recordings from the Materials of Early Modern Fashion conference that I co-organised with ⁦Rebecca Unsworth⁩ ⁦Sartorial Society Series⁩ ⁦Pasold Research Fund⁩ are now online until 14 November. Thanks again to all our wonderful speakers! …alsofearlymodernfashion.wordpress.com/videos/

Just received this little beauty today written by Lara Flecker from Routledge Books #costume

American film and theater director, producer and choreographer, Rob Marshall, was born #OnThisDay in 1960. Marshall directed and choreographed Disney's Mary Popppins Returns (2018). Sandy Powell designed the film's costumes. #film #costume #dress

Thank you @c19thdressandtextilesreframed for a wonderful afternoon yesterday. The speakers were so inspiring. I needed this to get me back thinking about research. Thank you

We have a February intake and here is their mini show ‘Snapshot’ MA Historical Costume - well done Eleanor and Claire and Zoe

This #FriendsFriday we are thrilled to announce the upcoming Bloomsbury Dress and Costume Library! Launching June 2023, the online library is the first of its kind, bringing together an extensive collection of resources including monographs, ebooks, and historical works.

ICYMI: In this week’s blog post, Patterns for Fashion Award winner Milly Whitefield describes her experience making the 1625-1630 men’s doublet she presented for the competition. Read now at: costumesociety.org.uk/blog/post/mill… #doublet #costume #fashionhistory #fashion #competition

RIP Dame Vivienne Westwood 1941-2022 The Costume Society is saddened to hear of the passing of Dame Vivienne Westwood. An iconic and influential British fashion designer who celebrated fashion history and costume in her work.

Thank you Making Historical Dress Network for the inspiring lectures delivered on Monday. At time the hybrid delivery was tricky - but so appreciated. Thank you to the speakers as well for sharing their experiences and knowledge.