"Women Dressing Women" The Metropolitan Museum of Art had me thinking on all the women in my life who made clothes, as a form of self-expression, love, or to make money. I found it profoundly moving news.artnet.com/art-world/wome…

🚨Professional development opportunity!🚨 Apply by December 31 for FAIC’s free, online "Exploring Ethics" workshop. The workshop will be offered January 10 & 11 at 12-1:30 ET. Visit learning.culturalheritage.org/p/exploring-et… for more info. [1/2]

Three writers I admire Raquel Laneri Amy Odell Dana Thomas

Kim Kardashian shouldn't have worn Marilyn Monroe's dress to the Met Gala in 2022. But in some instances, wearing historic fashion makes sense, argues veteran conservator Sarah Scaturro - interesting interview by Amy Odell substack.com/home/post/p-13…

This perfume bottle was manufactured in 1925 by Parfums de Marcy The Marcy "L'Orange Variee" is presented in a unique packaging consisting of eight individual glass sections that resemble orange segments, nestled within a painted enamel peel. these segments are positioned

This is the year I’m joining Costume Society UK

Exciting opportunity….maybe. If only we knew the salary!

It’s the FINAL week to see Egyptomania: Fashion’s Conflicted Obsession here at CMA. ✨ Egyptian art has long served, and continues to serve, as a primary inspiration for fashion designers, solidifying the legacy of Egyptomania—the influence of the art of ancient Egypt.

Cathy Horyn on Margiela by Galliano thecut.com/2024/01/coutur…

Looking at the prices of these Gingher scissors for class and I see why folks get pissed when someone uses their good scissors to cut paper.

Janet Wood-who is The Costume Society’s Elizabeth Hammond Conservation Grant Coordinator- has authored a new book: ‘Creating the Perfect Form: How to Interpret and Display Historic Dress’

Check out these podcasts on my deep dive into the life and fashions of legendary designer Claire McCardell (pt. 1 posted 2/13) and my reconstruction and release of her most famous designs as sewing patterns (pt. 2 posted 2/20). seworganisedstylepodcast.com/2024/02/13/jul…

Still my favorite painting to see on visits to The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Beautiful. Thanks for stopping by, Gabe Wasylko! ✨

Hello to textile (and furniture, interiors, material culture, etc) friends! Please see and circulate this cfp for a volume about furnishing fabric: two different possibilities for prospective authors (full essays and assigned "object biographies"): furnishingfabrichistory.net/call-for-propo…

Perhaps the most interesting thing about this photo is that despite the great power Wintour yields, the fashion world is still very much a masculine realm, controlled by white (gay) men. #MetGala2024

Angelina Jolie on the cover of Vogue Japan July 2024 photographed by Takuya Uchiyama

Our conservation staff attended the Annual Meeting of the American Institute for Conservation last week! Several of our team members not only attended but also took on leadership roles and presented their valuable insights. We're proud to be at the forefront of conservation!🏛️💡

Inside the Korean Couture exhibit at Cleveland Museum of Art wkyc.com/article/news/l…

Set your calendars! Limited tickets for this special VIP event with Carrie Coon (and me, exhibition curator) go on sale July 15th.