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Westminster Menswear Archive, Northwick Park Roundabout, Harrow

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Westminster Menswear Archive, Northwick Park Roundabout, Harrow

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Westminster Menswear Archive, Northwick Park Roundabout, Harrow

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The Westminster Menswear Archive has examples of some of the most important and exciting menswear garments covering the last 250 years.

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Enter the world and life of Valentino Garavani. Make a wonderful journey through his real time 3D Museum and discover the most glamorous designs created by the founder of Maison Valentino.

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National Museum of American History, Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

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National Museum of American History, Costume & Accessories

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National Museum of American History, Costume & Accessories

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The collections include work uniforms, academic gowns, clothing of presidents and first ladies, T-shirts bearing protest slogans, and a clean-room "bunny suit" from a manufacturer of computer microchips. Beyond garments, the collections encompass jewelry, handbags, hair dryers, dress forms, hatboxes, suitcases, salesmen's samples, and thousands of fashion prints, photographs, and original illustrations. The more than 30,000 artifacts here represent the changing appearance of Americans from the 1700s to the present day.

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Work, play, fashion, economic class, religious faith, even politics-all these aspects of American life and more are woven into clothing. The Museum cares for one of the nation's foremost collections of men's, women's, and children's garments and accessories-from wedding gowns and military uniforms to Halloween costumes and bathing suits.

The collections include work uniforms, academic gowns, clothing of presidents and first ladies, T-shirts bearing protest slogans, and a clean-room "bunny suit" from a manufacturer of computer microchips. Beyond garments, the collections encompass jewelry, handbags, hair dryers, dress forms, hatboxes, suitcases, salesmen's samples, and thousands of fashion prints, photographs, and original illustrations. The more than 30,000 artifacts here represent the changing appearance of Americans from the 1700s to the present day.

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Work, play, fashion, economic class, religious faith, even politics-all these aspects of American life and more are woven into clothing. The Museum cares for one of the nation's foremost collections of men's, women's, and children's garments and accessories-from wedding gowns and military uniforms to Halloween costumes and bathing suits.

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Wayne State University, West Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI, USA

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Wayne State University, Digital Dress Collection

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Wayne State University, Digital Dress Collection

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The Digital Dress Collection contains images of clothing worn in Michigan during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Clothing reflects the culture and the time period of the wearer, so this collection offers insight into Michigan life and society.

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Wayne State University Digital Collections

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Digital Dress Collection

1850-1990

The Digital Dress Collection contains images of clothing worn in Michigan during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Clothing reflects the culture and the time period of the wearer, so this collection offers insight into Michigan life and society. The items shown here are held in the collections of Wayne State University, The Henry Ford, Detroit Historical Society and Meadowbrook Hall.

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1850-1990 The Digital Dress Collection contains images of clothing worn in Michigan during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Clothing reflects the culture and the time period of the wearer, so this collection offers insight into Michigan life and society. The items shown here are held in the collections of Wayne State University, The Henry Ford, Detroit Historical Society and Meadowbrook Hall.

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University of North Texas, Union Circle, Denton, TX, USA

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Texas Fashion Collection, University of North Texas.

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Texas Fashion Collection, University of North Texas.

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Over 7,000 digitised items, including work from top designers and couturiers, such as Balenciaga, Rudi Gernreich, Pucci, Madame Gres and Dior.

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This system will be undergoing maintenance July 27th between 8:00AM and 12:00PM CDT.

The UNT Texas Fashion Collection is dedicated to the preservation and documentation of historically significant fashion, and serves as an educational and inspirational resource for students, researchers, and the general public. This vital resource is part of the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

About the Physical Collection

The collection of top designers' works began in 1938 through the efforts of Stanley and Edward Marcus. The Dallas Fashion Group saw that it came to UNT in 1972 to support a growing fashion design program. Today, the collection includes over 18,000 items. Between February and August of 2013, the entire collection was packed and moved to a new facility on the UNT Campus.

At this time, the Texas Fashion Collection is undergoing extensive inventory and documentation in preparation for providing online access to all objects that have been photographed.

About the Digital Collection

The number of Texas Fashion Collection items presented in the UNT Digital Library is growing every day, so please visit often to see the latest additions.

Digitization efforts have been generously supported by Gloria and Bruzzy Westheimer, as well as the UNT Diamond Eagles Society, a group whose gifts are pooled together to fund an annual high-impact campus project. The TFC was chosen as the recipient of Diamond Eagles project funding in 2020.

Contact Us

If you have questions about items in the physical collection, please send e-mail to the Texas Fashion Collection at tfc@unt.edu.

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Cristobal Balenciaga museoa, Aldamar Parkea Parkea, Getaria, Spain

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Online collection of the Balenciaga Museum with over 3,500 items from the 'Master of Us All'.

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Cristóbal Balenciaga Museoa, inaugurado el 7 de Junio de 2011, en la villa de Getaria, Gipuzkoa, se convierte en el primer gran museo en el mundo, de sus características, dedicado en exclusiva a un modisto.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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Over 5,000 items of costume and dress, including work from major fashion designers such as Adrian and Schiaparelli.

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Philadelphia Museum of Art - Explore our Collection

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Discover works in the collection that have drawn visitors from around the world. Search our online database or visit in person.

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Musée Galliera, Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie, Paris, France

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Palais Galliera preserves some of the richest collections in the world. Estimated today at nearly 200,000 works (clothing, accessories, photographs, drawings...

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Palais Galliera | Musée de la mode de la Ville de Paris

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The Palais Galliera preserves some of the richest collections in the world. Estimated today at nearly 200,000 works (clothing, accessories, photographs, drawings...), these collections reflect the codes of clothing in France from the 18th century to the present day, and are regularly the subject of numerous exhibitions in Paris, France and foreign countries.

Starting in the summer of 2021, they will be presented through a permanent exhibition route never before seen in France, offering visitors a history of fashion through masterpieces or little-known pieces from the reserves of the Palais Galliera. The public will thus be able to discover the evolution of fashion over more than three centuries, perceive the transformations of the silhouette - from the flying dress of the 1730s to the avant-garde creations of Comme des Garçons...

The first presentation will highlight the history of the Palais Galliera and celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding act of the constitution of the collections, the donation in 1920 to the City of Paris of more than 2000 works by the Société de l'Histoire du Costume, created in 1907 by Maurice Leloir.

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The Palais Galliera preserves some of the richest collections in the world. Estimated today at nearly 200,000 works (clothing, accessories, photographs, drawings...), these collections reflect the codes of clothing in France from the 18th century to the present day, and are regularly the subject of numerous exhibitions in Paris, France and foreign countries.

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Private archive of vintage avant-garde Japanese fashion from the 1970s until present.

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Japanese fashion from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

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The National Archives, Bessant Drive, Richmond, UK

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Images of textiles, patterns and designs from the 18th to the 19th century.

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The National Archives Image library | Home page

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What is unique about the Textile Museum of Sweden's collections is the genuine material, which represents both Swedish and, to some extent, foreign textile and ready-made clothing companies

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What is unique about the Textile Museum of Sweden's collections is the genuine material, which represents both Swedish and, to some extent, foreign textile and ready-made clothing companies - over 150 in total. This type of relatively simple, ready-made clothing represents something quite rare in museum collections - examples of what real people wore on an everyday basis.
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Collections online

The collections of the Textile Museum and Borås Museum are published through the searchable online collection portal digitaltmuseum.se. Making the collections available online is a work in progress and we keep adding new objects on a continual basis.
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the fashion and dress collection

A large part of the Textile Museum of Sweden's fashion and dress collection is comprised of examples of fine and festive clothing. The period 1870-1920 is well-represented, with exclusive fashion garments in silk, velvet, lace and woollen broadcloth. There are clothes of a more everyday nature, primarily from the 1930s and onwards, although the museum also possesses several examples of so-called folk fashion garments from the 19th century, i.e. rural clothing inspired by current fashion and used by the peasantry in parts of the country which had no local dress tradition in particular.

The traditional folk costume material comprises both original garments from the Sjuhärad area and newly-made regional costumes from all over the country. Especially important is the large collection of original garments in a very old-fashioned traditional style from Toarp parish, which is situated east of Borås.

Textiles

The collections of the Textile Museum of Sweden do not consist exclusively of garments, but contain other textile objects as well; embroideries, patchwork quilts, feather beds, cushions, tablecloths and rugs have been collected from rural environments. In addition, more modern utility textiles and products have been collected.

A large part of the museums collected textiles comprises lengths of fabric with printed or woven patterns, the manufacturers of which are found primarily among the many textile companies of the Sjuhärad area. The collection is a repository of both textile pattern design and the development of textile printing technology, and spans more than a century.

Another category of objects that the museum manages is religious textiles. These include e.g. a 17th century chasuble with an applied 14th century embroidery, as well as an antependium from 1699 which was supposedly created for the consecration of the chapel at the castle of Torpa Stenhus, which is situated southeast of Borås. The museum also has a small collection of archaeological textiles from Egypt, so-called Coptic textiles.

Textile art

The museums collection of textile art consists of examples of textile works originating mainly from the period of the 1960s to the 1990s, and primarily by artists from or active in Western Sweden. More recently, works by the winners of the Nordic Award in Textiles have been purchased, and the collections have also been added to with examples of contemporary textile art through investment funds made available by the City of Borås.

fabric samples

The Textile Museum of Sweden has a great quantity of fabric samples - roughly one million individual pieces, most of which are in the form of sample books from various textile companies. In several cases, the sample books have been organised according to seasonal or yearly collections, making it possible to follow the entire output of a company from year to year.

study collection

The Textile Museum of Sweden also has a large study, or handing collection. On the whole, the study collection reflects the other collections of the museum, but its pieces may be handled in a freer manner, as they are not entered into the museums catalogue. The clothing of the study collection can be used, washed and exhibited without restrictions. In spite of - or perhaps because of - their status as non-museum objects, the pieces are an important part of the museums collections. They make it possible for visitors to try on and touch older textiles and clothes in a way that is impossible with normal museum objects.

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What is unique about the Textile Museum of Sweden's collections is the genuine material, which represents both Swedish and, to some extent, foreign textile and ready-made clothing companies - over 150 in total. This type of relatively simple, ready-made clothing represents something quite rare in museum collections - examples of what real people wore on an everyday basis.

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Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA), Boulevard Drive, London

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Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA)

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Museum of Domestic Design & Architecture (MoDA)

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Much of our textile collection was designed for British homes between about 1880 and the 1960s. Many textiles were produced for well-known manufacturers such as Liberty & Co and Sandersons. We have examples of both printed and woven furnishing fabrics and some examples of dress fabrics.

Collection highlights

French textile swatch book by Lesur from 1963.

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This roller printed rayon textile was designed by Marion Mahler in 1953 for David Whitehead Ltd.

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Cotton sample with a design of overlapping peacock feathers, in gold and pale pink, on a blue background by Liberty & Co.

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How people have used the textile collections

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Textiles - Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture (MoDA)

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Much of our textile collection was designed for British homes between about 1880 and the 1960s. Many textiles were produced for well-known manufacturers such as Liberty & Co and Sandersons. We have examples of both printed and woven furnishing fabrics and some examples of dress fabrics. French textile swatch book by Lesur from 1963.

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The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum, 21st Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA

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The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

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The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

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Our museum is home to collections that are both global and local. Get to know each collection, and then visit our pilot collections website to keep exploring.

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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Independence Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC, USA

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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

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Smithsonian National Museum of African Art

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Textiles in the collection come from all over the continent and are made locally from both traditional and imported materials, and include factory printed cloth.

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Textiles in the collection of the National Museum of African Art come from all over the continent and are made locally from both traditional and imported materials, and include factory printed cloth. Many are worn, others are for public or household display.

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National Museum of African Art - Smithsonian Institution

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Textiles in the collection of the National Museum of African Art come from all over the continent and are made locally from both traditional and imported materials, and include factory printed cloth. Many are worn, others are for public or household display.

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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, South 1st Street, San Jose, CA, USA

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Contains over 1200 textiles and includes historic quilts, contemporary art quilts and textile-based art forms, as well as garments and textiles from world cultures.

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The permanent collection of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles contains over 1200 textiles and includes historic quilts, contemporary art quilts and fiber art forms, as well as garments and textiles from world cultures.

This searchable database was made possible thanks to funds generously provided by Mary and Clint Gilliland, California State Questers and the Califia Chapter, and the Quilter's Guild of Dallas, Inc. Special thanks to James Dewrance Photography.

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The permanent collection of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles contains over 1200 textiles and includes historic quilts, contemporary art quilts and fiber art forms, as well as garments and textiles from world cultures.

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Textile Museum of Canada, Centre Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

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Textile collection comprised of 15,000+ objects from over 200 regions of the world.

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The Textile Museum of Canada's collection consists of more than 15,000 objects including a salmon skin suit from China; 2,000 year old Nazca fragments from Peru; and a hooked rug by artist Florence Ryder (Standing Buffalo Reserve, Saskatchewan) that incorporates traditional Sioux designs.

While only a small percentage of our collection can be displayed in our galleries at once, our online collection allows you to access all 15,000+ objects from over 200 regions of the world, 24 hours a day! Explore some of our favourite textiles in the curated groups below or follow your own interests by searching or filtering the collection. Add your finds to 'Today's Favourites' to create a group that you can download or share.

La collection du Textile Museum of Canada comprend plus de 15 000 objets, dont une veste chinoise en peau de saumon, des fragments textiles datant de 2 000 ans et tissés par les Nazcas du Pérou et un tapis au crochet de l'artiste Florence Ryder (réserve de Standing Buffalo, Saskatchewan) qui intègre des motifs traditionnels sioux.

Nos salles ne nous permettent hélas d'exposer qu'un tout un petit pourcentage de notre collection à la fois. Cependant, notre collection en ligne vous donne accès à plus de 15 000 objets provenant de plus de 200 régions du monde, et ce 24 heures par jour. Découvrez quelques-unes de nos pièces textiles préférées grâce aux sélections ci-dessous ou suivez le fil de vos idées grâce à notre système de recherche par mots-clés et par filtres.

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Amano, Pre-Columbian Textile Museum, Retiro, Miraflores, Peru

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One of Peru's oldest institutions dedicated to protecting the country's textile heritage.

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The Amano Museum of Pre-Columbian Textiles is one of Peru's oldest institutions dedicated to protecting the country's textile heritage. Since its foundation 52 years ago, the museum has shared one of the most complete collections of pre-Columbian textiles, which spans cultures including Chavin, Paracas, Moche, Nazca, Wari, Lambayeque, Chimu and Inca.

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The Amano Museum of Pre-Columbian Textiles is one of Peru's oldest institutions dedicated to protecting the country's textile heritage. Since its foundation 52 years ago, the museum has shared one of the most complete collections of pre-Columbian textiles, which spans cultures including Chavin, Paracas, Moche, Nazca, Wari, Lambayeque, Chimu and Inca.

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Brooklyn Museum, Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY, USA

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Art and antiquities museum with fashion objects, exhibitions and fashion plates

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George Bradford Brainerd American, 1845-1887 Negro Family, Coney Island, Brooklyn ca. 1880

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Phoenix Art Museum, North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, USA

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The fashion design collection features nearly 6,000 objects of couture, accessories, and ephemera. Spanning nearly five hundred years, from the historical to the ultra-contemporary, the fashion design collection is one of the most unique of its kind in the world.

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Founded in 1966, the fashion design collection features more than 8,000 objects that represents five centuries of fashionable dress and accessories for men, women, and children, from the late 17th century to the present. Notable for its range and comprehensiveness, the collection features significant works from iconic fashion designers including Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Christian Dior, Claire McCardell, Fortuny, Giorgio di Sant Angelo, Halston, Ralph Rucci, Iris van Herpen, Yohji Yamamoto and Schiaparelli among many others across the history of fashion.

Each work that becomes a part of the collection is judged on its merit as a work of art, with the design of the object, its significance in the history of fashion and its condition all being taken into consideration. Highlights include a collection of mid-century haute couture including Charles James, Balenciaga, Givenchy and Madame Grès worn by Ann Bonfoey Taylor and an archive of avant-garde designers including Azzedine Alaïa, Jean Paul Gaultier, Claude Montana, Thierry Mugler, and Issey Miyake among many others. Both historical and contemporary works are considered for how they enhance the view of defining moments in the history of fashion and how they complement current holdings.

The Astaire Library within the Museum's Lemon Research Library houses a collection of books and magazines relating to fashion including extensive holdings of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Godey's Ladies Book.

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The fashion design collection features nearly 6,000 objects of couture, accessories, and ephemera. Spanning nearly five hundred years, from the historical to the ultra-contemporary, the fashion design collection is one of the most unique of its kind in the world.

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Online collection archive dedicated to the history of underwear.

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The Underpinnings Museum is an online museum dedicated to the history of underwear, documented through digital exhibitions. Over 300 objects spanning 4 centuries can be found in this virtual archive.

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York Museum Trust, Saint Mary's, York, UK

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Over 15,000 items of costume and textiles, from 1400s-present day.

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London College of Fashion, UAL, High Holborn, London, UK

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London College of Fashion - The Woolmark Company Archive

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London College of Fashion - The Woolmark Company Archive

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The Woolmark Company, was established to undertake research and the global promotion of wool. Company archives dating from 1937-1980s.

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Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Road, Manchester, UK

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Whitworth Art Gallery, Textile Collection

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Whitworth Art Gallery, Textile Collection

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Around 20,000 dress and textile objects from across the world.  They range in date from the third century AD to the present.

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Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester, UK

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Manchester Art Gallery, Gallery of Costume

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Manchester Art Gallery, Gallery of Costume

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One of the largest British collections of fashion and clothing.  Representative material from 1600 onwards, including a fine selection of 18th century women’s clothing , an excellent collection of children’s costume, and modern couture.

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Spring is a time of new beginnings. After the long dark sleep of winter, the emergence of blossoms are a sign of the earth reawakening. Blossom is in season now, but does not last long. Artists capture its ephemeral beauty to remind us after it has fallen, that it will return again.

For now, when we're all #stayinghome to save lives, we can at least enjoy how artists have recorded springtime in the past.

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Spring is a time of new beginnings. After the long dark sleep of winter, the emergence of blossoms are a sign of the earth reawakening. Blossom is in season now, but does not last long. Artists capture its ephemeral beauty to remind us after it has fallen, that it will return again.

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M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time, Woodhouse, Leeds, UK

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Thousands of historical records from the days of Michael Marks' Penny Bazaar to the present Marks & Spencer stores.

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Search the catalogue

Explore more than 135 years of your Marks & Spencer.

Or try the Advanced search

Need some help? Get more information here.

About the archive catalogue

The M&S Company Archive holds thousands of historical records from the days of Michael Marks' Penny Bazaar to the present. Our Archive Catalogue lets you find out about what we've got in our collection. This catalogue is growing with more records and images being added all the time.

Pinboard

Our Pinboard lets you temporarily store items your're interested in.

Go to Pinboard

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Search the catalogue Explore more than 135 years of your Marks & Spencer. Or try the Advanced search Need some help? Get more information here. The M&S Company Archive holds thousands of historical records from the days of Michael Marks' Penny Bazaar to the present.

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Condé Nast, World Trade Center, New York, NY, USA

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From the publishers of Vogue, photographs, illustrations, cartoons, slides, correspondence, video, printed matter, and ephemera that touch on subjects from fashion and interior design to cooking and travel.

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With over eight-million assets amassed from more than 50 magazine titles, the Condé Nast Archive is both unique and extensive. The collections, representing more than 100 years of history, are comprised of photographs, illustrations, cartoons, slides, correspondence, video, printed matter, and ephemera that touch on subjects from fashion and interior design to cooking and golf. All communicate the excellence for which the company has been known, since its founding in 1909 by Condé Montrose Nast.

Aggregated, the talents represented in the Archive form a virtual who's who of the leading twentieth-century talents in the fields of fashion, interior and portrait photography, and illustration. Among them is Horst P. Horst, who once credited Nast as helping to establish fashion photography as a field. Indeed, the hands-on publisher fostered the careers of such pioneers as Baron Adolph de Meyer and Edward Steichen. Later, Irving Penn would find a home at Vogue, as would Helmut Newton and Richard Avedon. Many contributors, like Annie Leibovitz and Mario Testino, for example, appear in more than one title.

Vogue was the first publication in the company's portfolio, and fashion-for women and men-remains an important content area for the business, though not its only one; literature, current events, the arts, sport, food, and modern design are also important subject areas that today attract more than 100 million consumers across the company's industry-leading print, digital, and video brands. In constant use by the staff, and open by appointment to scholars and researchers, the Condé Nast Archive is the repository of these brands' collective excellence.

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Condé Nast Archive, New York, United States - Google Arts & Culture

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With over eight-million assets amassed from more than 50 magazine titles, the Condé Nast Archive is both unique and extensive. The collections, representing more than 100 years of history, are comprised of photographs, illustrations, cartoons, slides, correspondence, video, printed matter, and ephemera that touch on subjects from fashion and interior design to cooking and golf.

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Museo della Calzatura di Villa Foscarini Rossi, Villa Foscarini Rossi, Via Doge Pisani, Stra, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

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Museo della Calzatura di Villa Foscarini Rossi

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Museo della Calzatura di Villa Foscarini Rossi

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Over 1500 examples of luxury women’s shoes, dating from 1947 to the present day.

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The Shoe Museum was opened in 1995. It was founded by Luigino Rossi, a footwear entrepreneur.
He bought the Foscarini estate, with its historical seventeenth century residence by the Brenta River, to house his company's museum. The Museum displays over 1500 examples of luxury women's shoes, dating from 1947 to the present day. The models were designed and produced by Rossimoda for the most prestigious international designers. A precious collection of nineteenth century Venetian footwear is also on show. The exhibition traces the progress of the company over the years, testifying to the local skills and knowledge of the Riviera del Brenta shoemaking district.
It also highlights the evolution of fashion in the second half of the nineteenth century, through that one accessory, the shoe.

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The Shoe Museum was opened in 1995. It was founded by Luigino Rossi, a footwear entrepreneur.He bought the Foscarini estate, with its historical seventeenth century residence by the Brenta River, to house his company's museum. The Museum displays over 1500 examples of luxury women's shoes, dating from 1947 to the present day.

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LACMA, Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Fashion plates and fashion objects from 1700-present

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Chris Burden's Metropolis II is an intense kinetic sculpture, modeled after a fa...

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National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, UK

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Fashion plates and dress objects in the largest Scottish museum.

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Ian Brooks; Sven Edge; Xabier Garcia; Jamie Wheeler; Andy Main

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Fashion plate, possibly from The World of Fashion published in London© National Museums Scotland 000-100-104-861-C

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Kaga-Yuzen Kimono Center, 8-8 Koshomachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kaga Yuzen is a colorful-dyed silk fabric for Kimono. It is created in Kaga area around Kanazawa since the 18th century.

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The purpose of this facility is to familiarize more people with Kaga Yuzen. How about learning more about the world of five distinctive colors? You can enjoy a Kaga Yuzen demonstration, trying on a kimono or participating in a workshop. The center has a special exhibit room, exhibits of newly produced Kaga Yuzen, a multipurpose hall, and small yuzen items and accessories for sale.

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The purpose of this facility is to familiarize more people with Kaga Yuzen. How about learning more about the world of five distinctive colors? You can enjoy a Kaga Yuzen demonstration, trying on a kimono or participating in a workshop.

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Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston, UK

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Clothing collection dating from 1620-1950s

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There are over 6,000 items of costume at the Harris. You'll find women's clothes, menswear, childrenswear, babywear, and costume accessories in our collection.
The earliest item is a pair of men's silk slippers dating from the 1620s, with most of the other garments dating from the 1800s and 1900s.
Many of the garments have an association with the Preston region and have either been worn by local people or were made here. Highlights include a collection of 1950s dresses made by local manufacturer, Horrockses Fashions, items of fancy dress worn for Preston Guild balls, and clothing associated with the Second World War. There is also a collection of Asian women's clothing featuring some beautiful embroidery.
Today, the Harris is recognised as one of the leading museums and contemporary art venues in the region. We combine working closely with and for our local community with developing a national and international reputation for quality and innovative programmes. We are a major tourist attraction, welcoming over 250,000 visitors annually.

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Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston, United Kingdom - Google Arts & Culture

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There are over 6,000 items of costume at the Harris. You'll find women's clothes, menswear, childrenswear, babywear, and costume accessories in our collection.The earliest item is a pair of men's silk slippers dating from the 1620s, with most of the other garments dating from the 1800s and 1900s.Many of the garments have an association with the Preston region and have either been worn by local people or were made here.

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Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress & Textile Museum, Riad Al-Mufleh Street, Amman, Jordan

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Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress & Textile Museum

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Tiraz: Widad Kawar Home for Arab Dress & Textile Museum

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The most complete collections of both Palestinian and Jordanian dress, and also home to the largest collection of Syrian dress outside of the country.

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TIRAZ is the home of the Widad Kamel Kawar dress collection, the most complete collections of both Palestinian and Jordanian dress. It is also home to the largest collection of Syrian dress outside of the country. The museum showcases Arab costumes from the 19th and 20th centuries, with a total collection of over 2000 costumes and weavings. TIRAZ is a Jordan-based institution which aims to preserve the Widad Kawar collection, and promote the vibrant Palestinian and Jordanian cultural heritage and Arab traditions.

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TIRAZ is the home of the Widad Kamel Kawar dress collection, the most complete collections of both Palestinian and Jordanian dress. It is also home to the largest collection of Syrian dress outside of the country. The museum showcases Arab costumes from the 19th and 20th centuries, with a total collection of over 2000 costumes and weavings.

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Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Market Square, Lisburn, UK

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Artefacts and information relating to the Irish linen industry

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The Museum aims to collect, safeguard and interpret artefacts and information relating to the Irish linen industry and the history of Lisburn and the Lagan Valley.

The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum's galleries features a range of temporary and visiting exhibitions, featuring: the history of Lisburn, and its people; local artists, from Blackshaw to Mcloy; textile and linen display; local poets, writers and personalities.

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Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum, Lisburn, United Kingdom - Google Arts & Culture

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The Museum aims to collect, safeguard and interpret artefacts and information relating to the Irish linen industry and the history of Lisburn and the Lagan Valley. The Irish Linen Centre & Lisburn Museum's galleries features a range of temporary and visiting exhibitions, featuring: the history of Lisburn, and its people; local artists, from Blackshaw to Mcloy; textile and linen display; local poets, writers and personalities.

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Costume collection covering 100 years of Russian filmmaking.

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Gorky Film Studio is a film studio in Moscow, Russian Federation. By the end of the Soviet Union, Gorky Film Studio had produced more than 1,000 films. Many film classics were filmed at the Gorky Film Studio throughout its history and some of these were granted international awards at various film festivals.

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Gorky Film Studio, Moscow , Russia - Google Arts & Culture

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Gorky Film Studio is a film studio in Moscow, Russian Federation. By the end of the Soviet Union, Gorky Film Studio had produced more than 1,000 films. Many film classics were filmed at the Gorky Film Studio throughout its history and some of these were granted international awards at various film festivals.

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German Hutmuseum Lindenberg, Museumspl., Lindenberg im Allgäu, Germany

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Hat museum covering 300 years of hat fashion.

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At the German Hat Museum Lindenberg visitors can get a glimpse of the hat history. Walk through 300 years of hat fashion and discover familiar, interesting and curious about the topic of headgear. Participants are invited to try out and stow away. Immerse yourself in the history of the creation of a hat with the industrious homeworkers, courageous hatters and powerful manufacturers. The women and men in Lindenberg produced around four million straw hats around 1900. The whole world was wearing hats from Lindenberg. The "Little Paris" of the hat fashion lay in the midst of the tranquil Allgäu. In one of the largest hat factories of the time, the former hat factory Ottmar Reich, you will find the German Hut Museum.
The museum won the Bavarian Museum Prize in 2015.

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German Hat Museum, Lindenberg, Germany - Google Arts & Culture

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At the German Hat Museum Lindenberg visitors can get a glimpse of the hat history. Walk through 300 years of hat fashion and discover familiar, interesting and curious about the topic of headgear. Participants are invited to try out and stow away.

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SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film, Peachtree Rd NW, Atlanta, GA, USA

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Celebrates fashion as a universal language, garments as important conduits of identity, and film as an immersive and memorable medium.

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SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film celebrates fashion as a universal language, garments as important conduits of identity, and film as an immersive and memorable medium. Situated within the SCAD Atlanta campus at 1600 Peachtree St. NW, SCAD FASH focuses on the future of fashion design, connecting conceptual to historical principles of dress - whether ceremonial, celebratory or casual - and welcomes visitors of all ages to engage with dynamic exhibitions, captivating films and educationally enriching events.

Fortified by the university's strong global presence and worldwide connections to renowned contemporary fashion designers, filmmakers and creative professionals all over the world, SCAD FASH is an integral part of the SCAD educational experience.

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SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film celebrates fashion as a universal language, garments as important conduits of identity, and film as an immersive and memorable medium. Situated within the SCAD Atlanta campus at 1600 Peachtree St.

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Textilmuseum St. Gallen, Vadianstrasse, St. Gallen, Switzerland

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One of the most important textile collections in Switzerland.

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Das Textilmuseum St. Gallen zählt zu den bedeutendsten Textilsammlungen der Schweiz. Seit Gründung des Museums im Jahr 1878 wuchs die Sammlung auf über 40'000 Objekte an. Neben Maschinenstickereien verfügt das Haus über umfangreiche Bestände an Handstickereien, Spitzen, Gewebemustern, Druckstoffen sowie weiteren textilen Techniken. Der Online-Katalog beinhaltet ausgewählte Objekte, zu denen neben einer Fotografie auch Grunddaten veröffentlicht werden. Angaben zu den wichtigsten Produzenten und Firmen vervollständigen die Datenbank.

Wir ergänzen und erweitern den Online Katalog ständig, so dass in den nächsten Jahren ein Querschnitt durch die facettenreichen Sammlungen des Hauses präsentiert werden kann. Wenn Sie Fragen oder Anmerkungen zu Objekten haben, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. Der Bestand der Textilbibliothek ist gesondert über den Online Katalog des St. Galler Bibliotheknetzes recherchierbar.

Der Online Katalog des Textilmuseums wurde in seiner Startphase grosszügig unterstützt durch die UBS Kulturstiftung, die Fred Styger Stiftung und die Kulturförderung des Kantons St. Gallen.

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Das Textilmuseum St. Gallen zählt zu den bedeutendsten Textilsammlungen der Schweiz. Seit Gründung des Museums im Jahr 1878 wuchs die Sammlung auf über 40'000 Objekte an. Neben Maschinenstickereien verfügt das Haus über umfangreiche Bestände an Handstickereien, Spitzen, Gewebemustern, Druckstoffen sowie weiteren textilen Techniken. Der Online-Katalog beinhaltet ausgewählte Objekte, zu denen neben einer Fotografie auch Grunddaten veröffentlicht werden.

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Russian Ethnographic Museum, Inzhenernaya Street, Saint Petersburg, Russia

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Collection relating to the ethnography, or cultural anthropology, of peoples of the former Russian Empire and the Soviet Union.

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Russian Museum of Ethnography, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia - Google Arts & Culture

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Google Arts & Culture features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives who have partnered with the Google Cultural Institute to bring the world's treasures online.

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Cheongpa-ro 47-gil, Cheongpa-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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A broad collection of embroidery work and textiles from across Asia.

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The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum at Sookmyung University opened to the public on May 11th, 2004. It is a museum specializing in embroidery, a significant cultural heritage, housing a broad collection of embroidery work and textiles. In particular, there are numerous activities in collecting, exhibiting and conducting survey and research related to embroidery and textile relics of East Asia. Moreover, there are special exhibitions are held annually, alongside educational programs.

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The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum , Seoul, South Korea - Google Arts & Culture

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The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum at Sookmyung University opened to the public on May 11th, 2004. It is a museum specializing in embroidery, a significant cultural heritage, housing a broad collection of embroidery work and textiles. In particular, there are numerous activities in collecting, exhibiting and conducting survey and research related to embroidery and textile relics of East Asia.

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Museo Ixchel del Traje Indígena, 6A Calle, Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Dedicated to Guatemalan indigenous attire.

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The Ixchel Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to collect, register, classify, preserve, study, exhibit, and promote the Guatemalan indigenous attire. Founded in 1973, the Museum has a valuable textile collection that has been documented through research carried out up to the present date. The collection has been enriched with valuable donations from private collectors who appreciate the work the Museum has done.

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The Ixchel Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to collect, register, classify, preserve, study, exhibit, and promote the Guatemalan indigenous attire. Founded in 1973, the Museum has a valuable textile collection that has been documented through research carried out up to the present date.

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Museum of Theater and Dance, Estrada do Lumiar, Lisbon, Portugal

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Costumes and props, stage drawings, set and costume designs, posters, programs, records and music scores.

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The National Theatre Museum is the national museum and archive of the performing arts in Portugal. Through its collections, it aims at increasing the understanding of the history and current practice of the performing arts and to preserve, record, research and make accessible its collections.

It is installed in the Monteiro-Mor Palace, an 18th building which was restored and adapted specifically for that purpose. Nowadays, the Museum's collection, which began in 1979, has already close to 300.000 items. They comprise costumes and props, stage drawings, set and costume designs, posters, programs, records and music scores and about 120.000 photographs. There is also a specialized library with 35.000 volumes.

The mission of this museum is to inform, educate and entertain the public, to be the national centre for research and information on the performing arts in Portugal and to be a dynamic force for the promotion of the performing arts and to reach as wide an audience as possible.

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The National Theatre Museum is the national museum and archive of the performing arts in Portugal. Through its collections, it aims at increasing the understanding of the history and current practice of the performing arts and to preserve, record, research and make accessible its collections.

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Via Ciovasso, 4, 20121 Milano, MI, Italy

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Foundation based in Florence, Italy with a mission to reflect on the relationships between fashion, art, architecture

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The Pitti Discovery Foundation mission is to reflect on the relationships between fashion, art, architecture, communication and the short circuit that triggers off their interaction. A seismograph and catalyser of projects, ideas and trends that bring shape and identity to thinking and contemporary creativity.
The Pitti Discovery Foundation promotes and enhances cultural research and artistic productions, analysing those areas where fashion finds its creative inspirations and forms of experimentation.

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Fondazione Pitti Discovery, Firenze , Italy - Google Arts & Culture

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The Pitti Discovery Foundation mission is to reflect on the relationships between fashion, art, architecture, communication and the short circuit that triggers off their interaction. A seismograph and catalyser of projects, ideas and trends that bring shape and identity to thinking and contemporary creativity.

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Drexel University, Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

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The Fox Historic Costume Collection, Drexel University

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The Fox Historic Costume Collection, Drexel University

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More than 14,000 garments, textiles, and accessories. The FHCC has strong holdings of Parisian haute couture and international high-style garments from the late 19th and 20th centuries.

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The Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry was founded by financier and philanthropist Anthony J. Drexel in 1891. Drexel believed that the study of art and design was essential to a well-rounded education and earmarked one million dollars, equal to more than 26 million dollars today, specifically for the purchase of art and artifacts.
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Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection - Fox Historic Costume Collection

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The Drexel Institute of Art, Science and Industry was founded by financier and philanthropist Anthony J. Drexel in 1891. Drexel believed that the study of art and design was essential to a well-rounded education and earmarked one million dollars, equal to more than 26 million dollars today, specifically for the purchase of art and artifacts.

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Central Museum of Textiles, Piotrkowska Street, Łódź, Poland

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Wide fabric and textile collections, including ethnographic folk fabrics, vintage fabrics and contemporary fabric archives.

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Central Museum of Textiles in Lodz is a little bit of museum of technology and industry, heritage park, museum of art, design and fashion. This is the biggest in Europe and unique in the world museum devoted to textiles in all its aspects. The museum was founded in 1960 in Lodz - a city that was a center of textile industry in 19th and 20th century. The museum is located in the former Ludwik Geyer factory called the White Factory - one of the most significant symbols of city's textile history.

A rich collection of Central Museum of Textiles, provides visitors with the opportunity to learn about techniques of the textile manufacturing process (a collection of tools and textile machinery) and variety of industrially produced textiles in 19th and 20th centuries (collection of industrial fabric). Visitors also have the chance to see textiles from the past centuries. This collecion of historic textiles is recognized as the finest in the country. Museum also has an international profile. Its collection of modern art textile is one of the largest in the world. Noticeable is also the collection of clothes, which shows changes in the canons of fashion during the centuries, ethnographic collection documenting folk weaving from 19th and 20th centuries, a collection of memorabilia and documents connected with the history of the textile industry, a collection of memorabilia documenting the development of the textile industry and a valuable archives. The interactive exhibition in a historic Boiler building in simple way presents issues related to textile production, and by using multimedia gaming and amusements for children, the whole family can spend great time. In the open air museum of Lodz Wooden Architecture found their place other artefacts related to the everyday life of the Lodz inhabitants from 19th and 20th centuries such as: wooden houses, villa and church. It is a perfect place for recreation.

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Central Museum of Textiles in Lodz is a little bit of museum of technology and industry, heritage park, museum of art, design and fashion. This is the biggest in Europe and unique in the world museum devoted to textiles in all its aspects.

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Museu Carmen Miranda - Flamengo, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Displays the costumes and personal belongings of Carmen Mirdanda

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O museu Carmen Miranda foi inaugurado em 05 de agosto de 1976, instalado em um prédio projetado pelo arquiteto Affonso Eduardo Reidy, adaptado para função museológica pelo arquiteto Ulisses Burlamaqui, que havia trabalhado com Reidy no projeto anterior. O Museu é uma unidade da FUNARJ (Fundação Anita Mantuano de Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro), órgão subordinado à Secretaria de Estado de Cultura do Rio de Janeiro.

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A Coleção foi criada por meio das doações realizadas pelo viúvo de Carmen Miranda, David Alfred Sebastian e a família da artista em 5 de agosto de 1956. O Museu Carmen Miranda possui um acervo composto de 3.862 dividido em duas coleções, Carmen Miranda e Acervo Documental. A coleção Carmen Miranda é formada por cerca de 500 peças de vestuário, entre bijuterias, trajes completos de shows e filmes, cintos, bolsas, malas, pares de sapatos e turbantes. Além dos famosos balangandãs, destacam-se a saia usada em seu show de estreia na Broadway; o turbante com que se casou e alguns trajes completos, como o que vestiu no dia em que foi homenageada na Calçada da Fama e o de seu último show, ocorrido na véspera de sua morte.

O acervo documental é formado por uma expressiva documentação bibliográfica e iconográfica, composta por caricaturas originais, roteiros de filmes com anotações feitas por Carmen, fotografias, cartazes, partituras, discos, programas e agradecimentos. A este acervo junta-se inúmeros recortes de jornais e revistas que relatam os acontecimentos históricos da vida da artista.

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O museu Carmen Miranda foi inaugurado em 05 de agosto de 1976, instalado em um prédio projetado pelo arquiteto Affonso Eduardo Reidy, adaptado para função museológica pelo arquiteto Ulisses Burlamaqui, que havia trabalhado com Reidy no projeto anterior.

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Ethnographic Museum, Studentski trg, Belgrade, Serbia

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Contains examples of the national dress and folk dress of Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bosnia and the surrounding regions.

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The Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade was founded in 1901, when the Ethnographic Department was separated from the National Museum to become an independent institution. The inauguration of the first permanent exhibition of the Ethnographic Museum was organized on September 20, 1904, on the occasion of the centennial of the First Serbian Uprising.
During the first years of its work, the activities of the Ethnographic Museum were focused on the purchase of museum items and the presentation of the Kingdom of Serbia abroad. Items to be included in museum collections were collected during field research throughout the then territory of Serbia and the neighboring countries where the Serbs also lived.Since its founding until the present day, the museum has been dedicated to professional collecting and the study of museum objects and ethnogenetic processes, traditional material culture, social relations and family life, customs, beliefs and folklore. It has also been involved in the study of the features of Serbian culture, as well as those of other ethnic groups living within the region. In addition to collecting artefacts, since the 1960s, team research into the ethnographic areas of northeastern and western Serbia was introduced as a permanent activity of the museum. Research results are published in professional and academic journals and catalogs.
The Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade organizes temporary and permanent exhibitions. Eight permanent exhibitions and several hundred temporary exhibitions in the country and abroad have been organized so far. The eighth permanent exhibition, titled The Folk Culture of the Serbs in the 19th and 20th Centuries, was set up in 2001. Over the past twenty-two years, the International Festival of Ethnographic Film has been a regular programme organized by the museum. The museum also organizes workshops for children and adults, lectures, book presentations and concerts.

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The Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade was founded in 1901, when the Ethnographic Department was separated from the National Museum to become an independent institution.

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64 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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MoB explores the people, places and stories of Brisbane. Home to the archive of iconic Australian fashion house, Easton Pearson.

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Museum of Brisbane is a city Museum located in Brisbane, Australia. The Museum, affectionately known as MoB, explores the people, places and stories of Brisbane. Located on the top floor of the city's 90-year-old heritage listed City Hall, the Museum is part of the living history of the city, exploring how Brisbane and its people change over time.

The Museum is an avid supporter of the city's artists, designers, writers, artisans and historians, presenting an evolving program of exhibitions with associated talks, workshops, tours, and children's activities. The Museum of Brisbane collection includes The Easton Pearson Archive, the largest collection from a single fashion house held by a public art gallery or museum in Australia.

The first major exhibition from the Easton Pearson Archive, 'The Designers' Guide: Easton Pearson Archive', invited people to go behind the scenes of the iconic fashion house, Easton Pearson. The Australian label led by the dynamic and creative partnership of Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson, operated from 1989 to 2016. Easton Pearson was known for its bold aesthetic, characterised by daring patterns, colourful creations, ornate embroidery, meticulous beading and artisanal approach.

The Easton Pearson Archive gift to Museum of Brisbane has been made possible by the generous support of Dr Paul Eliadis, a Brisbane-based philanthropist and patron of contemporary art and design. The Archive consists of more than 3,300 garments donated by Dr Eliadis through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program in 2017. In 2018, Pamela Easton and Lydia Pearson donated more than 5,000 items of supporting material.

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Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane City, Australia - Google Arts & Culture

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Museum of Brisbane is a city Museum located in Brisbane, Australia. The Museum, affectionately known as MoB, explores the people, places and stories of Brisbane. Located on the top floor of the city's 90-year-old heritage listed City Hall, the Museum is part of the living history of the city, exploring how Brisbane and its people change over time.

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Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares de Sevilla, Plaza América, Seville, Spain

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Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions promotes the anthropological and ethnographical heritage of Andalusia.

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The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, Seville is state-owned but managed by the Regional Ministry of Culture of Andalusia. It is one of the museums dedicated to the promotion and research of our anthropological and ethnographical heritage. Spanish law protects heritage such as this, including not just objects to be displayed in a museum; it also covers the study and documentation of the knowledge, skills and active behaviour that maintain long-established heritage in our daily lives.

The building housing the museum was built by architect Aníbal González as part of the group of buildings in the Plaza de América for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition. It was first called the Pavilion of Industries, Manu-facturing, and Decorative Arts, then the Pavilion of Ancient Arts and Artistic Industries, and, at a later date, the Mudéjar Pavilion.

The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions was established here in 1972 and opened to the public in 1973. The building has four floors, giving a surface area of close to 8.000 m², spread between the public facilities and inhouse services (conservation, restoration, research, promotion and administration).

In addition to the permanent galleries, the facilities open to the public include the audiovisual projection rooms, where visitors can view documentaries produced by the museum's Research and Promotion Departments on traditional Andalusian life, and an extensive area dedicated to temporary exhibitions with displays of the collections from the storage area of the museum itself and other similar institutions.

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The Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, Seville is state-owned but managed by the Regional Ministry of Culture of Andalusia. It is one of the museums dedicated to the promotion and research of our anthropological and ethnographical heritage.

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17 Hyoja-ro, Cheongunhyoja-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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Non-profit with a mission is to uphold and sustain traditional Korean culture. Collections of traditional Korean dress.

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Arumjigi Culture Keepers Foundation in a non-profit private organization, and its mission is to uphold and sustain traditional Korean culture with creativity. In accordance with this foundational mission, Arumjigi has strived to identify and enhance the essence and beauty of traditional Korean culture; to adapt this beauty in everyday life by developing a deeper understanding and appreciation through cuisine, clothing, and the home; and to bring high-end Korean style to future generations all over the world.

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Arumjigi Culture Keepers Foundation, Seoul, South Korea - Google Arts & Culture

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Arumjigi Culture Keepers Foundation in a non-profit private organization, and its mission is to uphold and sustain traditional Korean culture with creativity. In accordance with this foundational mission, Arumjigi has strived to identify and enhance the essence and beauty of traditional Korean culture; to adapt this beauty in everyday life by developing a deeper understanding and appreciation through cuisine, clothing, and the home; and to bring high-end Korean style to future generations all over the world.

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8 Chome-1-19 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

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Aims to promote Japanese and lifestyle in order to provide and hand down information about knowledge and traditions regarding fashion, style and design.

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The Japan Fashion and Lifestyle Foundation aims to promote Japanese and lifestyle in order to provide and hand down information about knowledge and traditions regarding fashion, style and design. We strive to fulfill our mission by offering information about fashion and lifestyle, which is made available through the resource center, by hosting lectures and seminars, as well as by supporting young fashion designers in the development of knowledge and traditions regarding fashion and lifestyle.

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Japan Fashion and Lifestyle Foundation, Minato-ku, Japan - Google Arts & Culture

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The Japan Fashion and Lifestyle Foundation aims to promote Japanese and lifestyle in order to provide and hand down information about knowledge and traditions regarding fashion, style and design.

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Museo del Tessuto, Via Puccetti, Prato, Province of Prato, Italy

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The largest cultural centre in Italy dedicated to the promotion of historical and contemporary textile production and art.

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The Museo del Tessuto is the largest cultural centre in Italy dedicated to the promotion of historical and contemporary textile production and art. The Museum represents the historical memory and the cultural interface of the Prato district, which has been identified with textile production since the Middle Ages. Today the district boasts over 7,000 companies operating in this sector.

The Museum was founded in 1975 within the "Tullio Buzzi" Industrial Technical Textile Institute, as the result of an initial donation of approximately 600 historical textile fragments. These were added to examples which had been gathered over the years by the Institute's professors for students to consult and study. Since then, the collection has seen a significant increase in size thanks to the contribution of the Buzzi Institute Alumni Association and other important civic institutions, such as the Municipality of Prato, Cariprato and the Pratese Industrial Union.

In 1997, the Museum was temporarily housed in the Palazzo Comunale. During this period, the collection of contemporary fabrics was established, which continues to increase with seasonal fashion trends thanks to the relationship with the PratoTrade Association, a selection of fashion textile manufacturing companies. In 2003, the inauguration of the permanent premises took place in the restored spaces of the former Campolmi factory, a precious jewel of industrial archaeology situated within the old city walls.

Since 2012, the Museum has been granted the status of "museum of regional importance" pursuant to Art. 20 and 21 of Regional Law no. 21 of February 25th, 2010.

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Museo del Tessuto, Italy - Google Arts & Culture

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The Museo del Tessuto is the largest cultural centre in Italy dedicated to the promotion of historical and contemporary textile production and art. The Museum represents the historical memory and the cultural interface of the Prato district, which has been identified with textile production since the Middle Ages.

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Museu 1º Reinado - Avenida Pedro II - São Cristóvão, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Fashion museum with reconstructions of historical women's clothing from the past 4,000 years.

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Joia arquitetônica do Rio de Janeiro e do Brasil, a Casa da Marquesa de Santos - CMS, foi presente do Imperador D. Pedro I para Domitila de Castro Canto e Melo, a Marquesa de Santos, em 1827. Embora atualmente fechada à visitação, promove eventos por meio de cessões de espaço, de imagem, de empréstimo de seu acervo e afins. A CMS pertence à Secretaria de Estado de Cultura e é vinculada à Fundação Anita Mantuano de Artes do Rio de Janeiro - FUNARJ.
Tombado pelo Instituto do Patrimônio Histórico e Artístico Nacional (IPHAN), em 1938, o prédio constitui a principal riqueza do museu, guardando em seus belos salões decorados, lembranças do período imperial. O acervo da Casa da Marquesa possui cerca de 3500 peças patrimoniadas, contando com objetos e acessórios do século XIX, além de coleções como: vestuário, acessórios, gravuras, leques e entre outros do período Brasil Império, também está em nosso acervo a Coleção Alceu Penna, referente ao artista gráfico e estilista que possuiu notável importância para a história da moda brasileira.

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Museu da Moda Brasileira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Google Arts & Culture

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Joia arquitetônica do Rio de Janeiro e do Brasil, a Casa da Marquesa de Santos - CMS, foi presente do Imperador D. Pedro I para Domitila de Castro Canto e Melo, a Marquesa de Santos, em 1827. Embora atualmente fechada à visitação, promove eventos por meio de cessões de espaço, de imagem, de empréstimo de seu acervo e afins.

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Państwowe Muzeum Etnograficzne w Warszawie, Kredytowa, Warsaw, Poland

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Państwowe Muzeum Etnograficzne w Warszawie

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Państwowe Muzeum Etnograficzne w Warszawie

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A museum of ethnography in Warsaw, Poland. The collection is made up of folk art, costumes, crafts, sculptures, paintings, furniture, textiles, ceramics, instruments and toys.

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The State Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland - Google Arts & Culture

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The State Ethnographic Museum in Warsaw is a museum of ethnography in Warsaw, Poland. It was established in 1888. The collection is made up of folk art, co...

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Fashion History Museum, Queen Street East, Cambridge, ON, Canada

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The collection consists of over 10,000 artifacts dating primarily from the late 18th century to the present but also includes earlier pieces, from examples of ancient textiles and archeological jewellery.

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Founded in 2004 by Jonathan Walford and Kenn Norman, the Fashion History Museum became a federally incorporated not-for-profit registered charity in 2009. The collection consists of over 10,000 artifacts dating primarily from the late 18th century to the present but also includes earlier pieces, from examples of ancient textiles and archeological jewellery to a shoe reputedly worn in New Amsterdam (New York) in c. 1660. The museum considered several locations across Canada, from Niagara Falls to Victoria B.C. before a pilot site in 2013 confirmed Cambridge, Ontario as the best fit to locate. Historically, the region was a textile and clothing manufacturing centre; today Cambridge flanks the highway 401 corridor and is at the centre of a large population base. The museum quietly opened the doors at its present location, the old post office in the former town of Hespeler (now north Cambridge), in June 2015. The official launch was held March 10, 2016.

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Founded in 2004 by Jonathan Walford and Kenn Norman, the Fashion History Museum became a federally incorporated not-for-profit registered charity in 2009. The collection consists of over 10,000 artifacts dating primarily from the late 18th century to the present but also includes earlier pieces, from examples of ancient textiles and archeological jewellery to a shoe reputedly worn in New Amsterdam (New York) in c.

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Over 5,000 fans and fan leaves with examples from all over the world from the 11th century to the present day.

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Explore our comprehensive fan collection online

The Fan Museum holds over 5,000 fans and fan leaves with examples from all over the world from the 11th century to the present day.

Online Archive

In addition to the fans you can see displayed in the Museum, you can also browse The Fan Museum Trust collection online. Please note the Helene Alexander collection is not available to search via our online collections database.

Conservation Work

Under the guidance of a fully trained specialist conservator we run a conservation unit where work is undertaken for other museums and members of the public. Contact us for more information about this conservation work.

Library & Lectures

The Museum boasts study & research facilities and a reference library, available for use by appointment. Our curators can also provide private lectures on any aspect of the history of fans. Contact us for more information.

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Horn fan with silk leaf embroidered with feather motifs and sequins

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Explore our Collections | The Fan Museum, Greenwich

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Explore our comprehensive fan collection online The Fan Museum holds over 5,000 fans and fan leaves with examples from all over the world from the 11th century to the present day. In addition to the fans you can see displayed in the Museum, you can also browse The Fan Museum Trust collection online.

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François-Mitterrand Library, Quai François Mauriac, Paris, France

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Historic French fashion magazine collection

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Sélection de titres de presse de mode disponibles sur Gallica, sur une période allant de la fin du 18e siècle jusqu’à la première moitié du 20e siècle.

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Jewelery Museum Pforzheim in Reuchlinhaus, Jahnstraße, Pforzheim, Germany

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Devoted to the history of jewellery, the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim (Pforzheim Jewellery Museum) is the only museum of its kind worldwide.

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Devoted to the history of jewellery, the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim (Pforzheim Jewellery Museum) is the only museum of its kind worldwide. Some 2000 exhibits, including an extensive ring collection, reveal the vast diversity of jewellery over five thousand years.

From Antiquity to the Present
The collection on permanent display focuses on treasures from Greco-Roman antiquity, the Renaissance and Jugendstil/Art Nouveau as well as contemporary art jewellery. The history of the jewellery industry in the golden city of Pforzheim is also surveyed. In addition, visitors can continue to rediscover the Museum at regular special exhibitions.

From all over the World
Since the Museum re-opened in spring 2006 after undergoing extensive remodelling, additional fields have been featured: jewellery from the Eva and Peter Herion Collection of Ethnographic Jewellery provides insights into the ways non-European, non-Western societies express themselves in adornment - the island world of Oceania, Nagaland in India or the Near East.

Jewellery on a Chain: Pocket Watches
Ingeniously wrought pocket watches from the collection amassed by the Pforzheim watch manufacturer Philipp Weber document the craft of the watch-maker and goldsmith from the 17th to the 19th centuries - the technical advances made in mechanical watch movements as well as changing fashions and varying national styles in watch design.

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Devoted to the history of jewellery, the Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim (Pforzheim Jewellery Museum) is the only museum of its kind worldwide. Some 2000 exhibits, including an extensive ring collection, reveal the vast diversity of jewellery over five thousand years.

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Fondazione Micol Fontana, Via di San Sebastianello, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

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The endowment of the Sorelle Fontana atelier, comprising original dresses realised in the period 1940s to the 1990s, sketches, a photographic collection, newspaper and magazines clippings, samples of embroidery and accessories.

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The Micol Fontana Foundation is a non-profìt association founded in 1994 that carries the name of its president who worked with determination to bring to fruition this project dose to her heart as a tribute to her two sisters, Zoe and Giovanna, and to the world of fashion. The Foundation is a registered member of the region of Lazio's cultural institutions and has been declared of "notable historical interest" by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage.
As members of the Fontana Family, Roberta, Giovanni, Luisella, Cristina, Gabriele and Mario, are today in the Board of the Fondation helping the president in the day-by-day tasks.
The Micol Fontana Foundation is located in the heart of Rome just off the Piazza di Spagna in
the historic atelier of the Sorelle Fontana fashion house.
The endowment of the Sorelle Fontana atelier, comprising original dresses realised in the period 1940s to the 1990s, sketches, a photographic collection, newspaper and magazines clippings, samples of embroidery and accessories, is conserved in its archive for future generations to consult and to view by way of visits, seminars, exhibitions and cultural meetings.
November 8, 2013 Micol Fontana is celebrated for its 100 years by the Mayor of Rome Ignazio Roberto Marino exedra of Marcus Aurelius in the Capitoline Museums.
The archive
Among the dresses on display in the rooms of the Foundation are those designed for famous and glamorous women, notably Jacqueline Kennedy, Princess Grace of Monaco, Princess Soraya of Persia, the princesses of the House of Savoy, and actresses of international fame including Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Ursula Andress and Ava Gardner.
The most well known piece in the collection is Linda Christian's wedding dress made for her wedding in 1949 with Tyrone Power celebrated in Rome.
The Foundation's activities
The Foundation make accessible its historic, cultural, and artistic patrimony to researchers, students, and to the general public. It organises guided visits for groups, agencies, conferences, and school and university students. A visit to the Micol Fontana Foundation, led by one of our experts, entails:
* an explanation of the history of the Sorelle Fontana fashion house including the various stages that contributed to the development of Italian high fashion
* a visit to the archive of vintage dresses designed for celebrities or for high fashion collection
* a showing of a vast collection of sketches from the 1940s to today, samples of embroidery, photographs of models and illustrious people who frequented the Sorelle Fontana atelier
In the program of the visit it is possible to add a demonstration lesson from the fashion seminars organised by the Foundation together with experienced teachers.
Educational activities and fashion seminars
The Foundation promotes and organises fashion design seminars for students who study fashion design at university or other higher education institutes.
The seminars are run by professional teachers with experience in the field along .The seminars are directed towards students who study fashion design at university or other higher education institutes and are held at the Foundation's venue. With this initiative, the Micol Fontana Foundation aims to share with young people the history of one of the most illustrious Italian ateliers and to give them a sense of the creative process that leads to the realisation of a garment of high fashion, the full expression of craftsmanship and the great heritage of Italian tradition and culture.
The seminars constitute a working laboratory with "living" documents from the Micol Fontana Foundation archive that regard the birth of Italian high fashion from 1940 on that students can observe, touch and consult.
The programme includes time for theory (history of high fashion, comments on fabric embroidery, accessories, sketches) and for practice in which the students transform and elaborate their own ideas inspired by the material held in the archive but are also by current trends.
The Micol Fontana Foundation - Monday to Friday from 10am to 4pm

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The Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts) is the oldest of its kind in Germany. It houses world-famous examples of European arts and crafts, including textiles and dress, particularly around the 18th and 19th centuries.

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The Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts) is the oldest of its kind in Germany. It houses world-famous examples of European arts and crafts, including magnificent reliquaries made of gold and precious gemstones, exquisite vases of glass and porcelain, finely embroidered textiles, ornate inlaid furniture, and classic examples of modern industrial design. The permanent and special exhibitions hosted by the Kunstgewerbemuseum can be seen at two locations in Berlin: at the Kulturforum near Potsdamer Platz and in the picturesque setting of Schloss Köpenick on an island on the river Dahme. The Schloss Köpenick site features masterpieces of interior design from the 16th to 18th centuries. The museum at the Kulturforum was completed in 1985 to designs by Rolf Gutbrod, one of the leading German architects in the 1960s. Gutbrod's trademark is that he allowed structural elements of his buildings to remain clearly visible. The museum is conceived as a 'constructed landscape' and the trees dotted around the side make reference to the adjacent Tiergarten park. While the building has a closed appearance from the outside, it welcomes visitors on the inside with an open stairwell and generous exhibition spaces. Visitors are encouraged to focus completely on the remarkable exhibits in the collection and to wander from one level to the next. From 2012 to 2014, large parts of the original Gutbrot building were modernized by the architectural practice of Kuehn Malvezzi. Since reopening on 22 November 2014, the Kunstgewerbemuseum's main site at the Kulturforum now again provides a systematic overview of the key achievements in European design, from the Middle Ages to the present day. New features in the collection display include an extensive Fashion Gallery as well as the departments of Design and Jugendstil to Art Déco.

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The Kunstgewerbemuseum (Museum of Decorative Arts) is the oldest of its kind in Germany. It houses world-famous examples of European arts and crafts, including magnificent reliquaries made of gold and precious gemstones, exquisite vases of glass and porcelain, finely embroidered textiles, ornate inlaid furniture, and classic examples of modern industrial design.

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One of the largest museum libraries dedicated to all facets of art history and cultural studies, with valuable collections on the history of architecture, photography, graphic design, fashion, book art, and media art.

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Kunstbibliothek, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Google Arts & Culture

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The Kunstbibliothek (Art Library) is one of the largest museum libraries dedicated to all facets of art history and cultural studies. Above and beyond this, however, it also boasts valuable collections on the history of architecture, photography, graphic design, fashion, book art, and media art.

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British Fashion Council, South Wing, Strand, London, UK

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Photographs and exhibits from the organisation at the heart of the British fashion industry and its designer businesses

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The British Fashion Council (BFC) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to further the interests of the British fashion industry and its designer businesses by harnessing and sharing collective knowledge, experience and resources of the sector. Based in London and formed in 1983, the BFC is funded by industry patrons, commercial sponsors and the government including the Mayor of London and the European Regional Development Fund. It leads the industry through creative influence and is strategically repositioning British fashion in the global fashion economy. The BFC has five strategic pillars; business, reputation, education, digital and investment, and has appointed pillar presidents to help drive each element forward.

The BFC showcases the best of British fashion design to an international audience including press and buyers. London Fashion Week, its biannual showcase of womenswear occurs every February and September. London Collections Men, its biannual menswear showcase was established in 2012 and occurs every January and June. Each season LONDON show ROOMs takes emerging designers to Paris giving them the opportunity to promote themselves overseas. It also takes designers to international key markets including LA, New York, Brazil and Hong Kong. The BFC also organises the British Fashion Awards, the UK's annual celebration of excellence within the industry and London Fashion Weekend, a biannual shopping event open to the public.

Furthermore, the BFC helps designers at various stages of their businesses through its support initiatives. These include the Colleges Council, an initiative that offers MA scholarships and facilitates links between the fashion industry and fashion graduates; BFC Fashion Film; Rock Vault, its fine jewellery initiative; Headonism, a millinery initiative; and its menswear and womenswear talent identification, business support and showcasing schemes NEWGEN sponsored by TOPSHOP, NEWGEN MEN sponsored by TOPMAN, BFC Contemporary sponsored by eBay and the BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund. The BFC also runs and owns charities including the BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund, the BFC Fashion Trust, the Fashion Arts Foundation and the BFC Princess of Wales Charitable Trust. The BFC has published the Designer Fact-File, an online handbook for designers, and the first ever in-depth statistic-based reports on the fashion industry, most notably, The Value of Fashion (2010, figures updated in 2014) and The Future of Fashion (2012) and Commercialising Creativity (2014).

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The British Fashion Council (BFC) is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to further the interests of the British fashion industry and its designer businesses by harnessing and sharing collective knowledge, experience and resources of the sector.

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musée YVES SAINT LAURENT marrakech, Rue Yves Saint Laurent, Marrakesh, Morocco

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Yves Saint Laurent was the only fashion designer of his generation to systematically archive his work, beginning with the founding of the couture house. The heritage safeguarded by the foundation is a treasure-trove allowing us to discover the creative universe of Yves Saint Laurent.

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The YSL Collection

The museum's collection,
property of the fondation pierre bergé-yves saint laurent
is unique in the world of haute couture
From garments to works of art: the history of a unique collection
A real pioneer, Yves Saint Laurent was the only fashion designer of his generation to systematically archive his work, beginning with the founding of the couture house. The heritage safeguarded by the foundation is a treasure-trove allowing us to discover the creative universe of Yves Saint Laurent. A real pioneer, Yves Saint Laurent was the only fashion designer of his generation to systematically archive his work, beginning with the founding of the couture house. The heritage safeguarded by the foundation is a treasure-trove allowing us to discover the creative universe of Yves Saint Laurent.
Textiles and accessories

Beginning in 1964, Yves Saint Laurent decided to set aside for safekeeping certain prototypes from every collection. A prototype is a model, designed by the couturier and fashioned by his workshops under his direction, then revealed to the public at the runways shows. A prototype is not the same thing as a garment fitted to a particular client according to her measurements and desires, usually in the weeks that followed the runway shows. The couturier's prototypes have been conserved by the foundation along with its accessories (jewellery, shoes, gloves, hats, etc.)
Other than the prototypes, important elements relative to each collection were also set aside to be eventually archived by the couture house: original sketches, atelier worksheets, collection boards, photographs and videos of the runway shows, client notebooks (by model or by client), press clippings, etc
The graphic arts
The Foundation's holdings include more than 5,000 haute couture garments. The heart of the collection, enriched by ongoing acquisitions and donations, is based on the choices made by the couturier, season after season.The holdings include every entire haute couture collection made by Yves Saint Laurent between 1962 and 2002. The foundation also safeguards 65 Dior garments designed between 1955 and 1960 while Yves Saint Laurent was Christian Dior's assistant, before becoming the couture house's creative director.Aside from his haute couture collections and ready-to-wear clothing, Yves Saint Laurent's creative genius was expressed in costumes he designed for renowned actors and actresses, among them: Arletty in Les Monstres sacrés (1966), Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour (1967), Anny Duperey in Stavisky (1974) and Geneviève Page in l'Aigle à deux têtes (1978). He was a close friend of the cabaret dancer Zizi Jeanmaire and the choreographer Roland Petit, for whom he designed many costumes and stage sets. The foundation's collection includes over a hundred costumes and dozens of accessories that bear witness to Yves Saint Laurent's extraordinary talent when designing for the stage and screen.

Creating an haute couture collection is a long and complex process. Although it begins with the couturier's sketch, every creative step that follows is accompanied by documents allowing the couture house's ateliers to envision and prepare the prototypes as well as the garments fitted to specific clientsThe graphic holdings of the Foundation contain more than sketches by Yves Saint Laurent; they also include internal couture house documents that were integral to preparing the prototypes:

- The atelier worksheets feature reproductions of the original sketch along with useful information for the workshop, the name of the fashion model who would wear the garment at the runway show, material and colour references and swatches, the names of fabric suppliers, as well as a precise description of the accessories to be worn with the prototype when it is revealed to the public at the runway show. Any modifications made during the fashioning of the prototype are scrupulously noted.
Document archives
- The collection boards are large-format documents that provide an overall view of the collection. They are organised by garment type (for example, 'Suits', 'Short evening dresses', 'Long evening dresses', 'Smoking', etc.) and show a reproduction of the original sketch and the corresponding fabric swatch. The collection boards would allow Yves Saint Laurent to have an overall impression of the runway show from beginning to end, while giving him the opportunity to decide the order in which the garments would be shown, and verify that the collection was presented in a logical manner.

Sourced from the couture house's ateliers or press department, the archives provide us with a wealth of additional information concerning the prototypes and other garments held by the foundation.
First of all, many documents provide a tangible trace of the creative process:

- The ateliers' specifications sheets detailed the fabric yardage required, the cost of the fabric and other material needed to prepare the prototype, as well as the estimated time needed to fashion the garment; all this information was used to determine the price of the finished garment.

- The patterns and canvas models were important elements used in preparing the final prototype, and served to refine embroidery samples, printed fabrics or plaited textiles used in the fashioning of hats and shoes.

Other documents record the planning of every runway show and the sales that followed:

- The seating charts, press kits and invitations allow one to relive the most intense moments at the couture house as every runway show was being prepared. Above all, photographs and videos of the runway shows let us see the garments worn as the couturier imagined them.

- The sales books and client sheets provide a detailed record of orders placed by the buyers and individual clients after each runway show.
Paintings and artists' photographs
Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé's personal archives - mostly photographs - are held by the foundation and allow us to retrace their lives beyond the couture house: their childhoods in Oran and on the Île d'Oléron, their early years in Paris, the amassing of their impressive art collection and time spent at their different homes.
The Press and Communications Department at the couture house systematically archived magazines, press clippings and interviews. They provide invaluable commentary regarding the annual collections and other important events organised by the couture house over forty years. The archive greatly helps in understanding the career and life of the couturier, and places them in the context of the time.
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Important portraits of the couturier are held by the Fondation Pierre Bergé - Yves Saint Laurent, including one by Bernard Buffet, painted in 1958, and a series of portraits by Andy Warhol from 1972.
The collection also includes more than 1000 vintage prints by some of the greatest fashion photographers of the 20th century: Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Helmut Newton, David Seidner, Arthur Elgort, Jeanloup Sieff and Marc Riboud. Whether photographs commissioned by leading French and international newspapers and magazines, portraits of the couturier, or advertising photographs for the launch of perfumes, these images were instrumental in forging the history and prestige of Yves Saint Laurent and his couture house.

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From garments to works of art: the history of a unique collection A real pioneer, Yves Saint Laurent was the only fashion designer of his generation to systematically archive his work, beginning with the founding of the couture house. The heritage safeguarded by the foundation is a treasure-trove allowing us to discover the creative universe of Yves Saint Laurent.

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Röhsska Museum, Vasagatan, Gothenburg, Sweden

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Röhsska Museum for Design, Fashion and Decorative Arts

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The fashion collection contains garments from the 1800s to the present day, and many of the greatest fashion designers of the twentieth century are represented

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More than 10 000 of the artefacts in the Röhsska Museum's collection are accessible via the museum's digital online catalogue. Here you will find the various collections and disciplines.

The Röhsska Museum's collection comprises some 50 000 objects from the fields of design, craft, and fashion.

The Röhsska Museum's fashion collection contains garments from the 1800s to the present day, and many of the greatest fashion designers of the twentieth century are represented by creations of the highest artistic quality.

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More than 10 000 of the artefacts in the Röhsska Museum's collection are accessible via the museum's digital online catalogue. Here you will find the various collections and disciplines. The Röhsska Museum's collection comprises some 50 000 objects from the fields of design, craft, and fashion.

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Bata Shoe Museum, Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON, Canada

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BSM’s international collection of over 14,000 artifacts spans 4,500 years of history of footwear and shoeaking.

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What's On 2023

BSM programming events have been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

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Bata Shoe Museum - A unique Toronto attraction

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What's On 2023 BSM programming events have been financially assisted by the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, a program of the Government of Ontario through the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.

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Palazzo Fortuny, San Marco, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

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Former site of Mariano Fortuny’s atelier, now a museum to the designer's work.

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Palazzo Fortuny, built for Benedetto Pesaro from the mid-fifteenth century and already known as Palazzo Pesaro degli Orfei, is nowadays a massive building boasting two imposing facades, one overlooking the Ca' Michiel canal and the larger one - among the most complex examples of Venetian Gothic - facing Campo San Beneto.
The architectural structure of the house fully reflects the Venetian tradition and offers several solutions of significant value, like the two seven-light pointed arch windows on the first and second floor, and the unusual length of the rooms that span the entire width of the building from facade to facade. The interiors display particularly refined and relevant architectural features, such as the wooden architraves and sculptured marble pillars of the first floor.
Erected on a previous building constructed with the characteristics of a commercial fondaco, the typical Venetian trading house and warehouse, it was later enlarged with the addition of the rooms and storerooms along the axis that connects the canal-side entrance to the landward entrance, the portego.
It was in a state of total neglect and decay when in 1898, attracted by its architectural beauty, Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo took over the huge room located in the attic of the building, establishing his own studio in the loft. Here he worked on his renowed artistic experiments and stage set designs.
Over the years, Fortuny acquired the other parts of the property, and began to gradually restore the building, bringing balance and proportion back to the house. Fortuny eventually chose Palazzo Pesaro Orfei as his permanent home and in 1907, together with his wife and muse Henriette Nigrin, he set up a small workshop of fabric printing. In a few years, two entire floors of the building were occupied by his extraordinary atelier for the creation of distinctive dresses and silk and velvet printed fabrics.
In 1956, after Fortuny's death (1949), the building was donated to the City of Venice to be "perpetually used as a center of culture in relation to the arts." The city administration came into full possession of the building in 1965, at Henriette's death and, in 1975, the doors of this unique house-cum-museum were opened to the public.
Over the years, the Palazzo Fortuny Museum has always been considered as a centre set for exhibitions focused on visual arts, keeping, though, the typical features of Mariano Fortuny's atelier. The space, structured like the wings of a theatre stage, houses a rich collection of works of art demonstrating Mariano's different fields of investigation and experimentation: painting, photography, drawing, engraving, sculpture, technical and furnishing lamps, theatre models, printed fabrics and clothes, from the famous Delphos to theatre costumes.
The source of inspiration of this eclectic artist can be found even today in his extraordinary private library, on the second floor, rich with furnishings, objects of art and rareart and technique volumes.
Nowadays, Palazzo Fortuny still testifies Mariano's brilliant capability of re-elaborating, experimenting and renovating, together with his impact on the international artistic and intellectual scene between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century.

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Palazzo Fortuny, Venice, Italy - Google Arts & Culture

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Palazzo Fortuny, built for Benedetto Pesaro from the mid-fifteenth century and already known as Palazzo Pesaro degli Orfei, is nowadays a massive building boasting two imposing facades, one overlooking the Ca' Michiel canal and the larger one - among the most complex examples of Venetian Gothic - facing Campo San Beneto.The architectural structure of the house fully reflects the Venetian tradition and offers several solutions of significant value, like the two seven-light pointed arch windows on the first and second floor, and the unusual length of the rooms that span the entire width of the building from facade to facade.

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FIDM Museum & Galleries, South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, USA

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Collections span more than 15,000 fashion objects dating primarily from the eighteenth century to the present, and 200,000 Special Collection artifacts. Collections include: women's haute couture and ready-to-wear, menswear, accessories, textiles, jewelry, fragrance, film costumes, and world dress, as well as fashion magazines, photographs, and design archives.

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The collections of the FIDM Museum & Galleries span more than 200 years of fashion history. From Parisian haute couture to iconic film costumes and one-of-a-kind accessories, our collections offer a comprehensive overview of fashion's key moments and most important tastemakers. An introductory video guide to searching the collections and answers to our Frequently Asked Questions are available on the FIDM Museum Blog.

Highlights

Browse collection highlights chosen by FIDM Museum curators. Choose a category and experience selected works of art from our collections. Each object is accompanied by relevant information, including dates, materials and maker. Due to the large size of our collections, only selected objects are available for viewing via the online Collections Database. All information contained in the Collections Database is subject to change due to ongoing research. For additional information on specific objects, or to inquire about other objects in our collections, please contact Curator Kevin Jones: kjones@FIDMmuseum.or or 213.623.5821 x3367.

Permanent Collection

The FIDM Museum Permanent Collection contains 15,000 objects representing over 200 years of fashion history, including haute couture and ready-to-wear, non-Western dress, film costumes, textiles, jewelry, and fragrance. Two major archives-Rudi Gernreich and Gianni Versace Menswear-are highlights of the museum's collection. New objects are acquired by purchase or donation with the goal of enriching our current holdings. Objects from the Permanent Collection are used for exhibition and research. In order to protect the Permanent Collection, objects are only available for viewing during scheduled exhibitions, and by appointment.

To inquire about objects in the Permanent Collection, or to schedule a research appointment, contact Curator Kevin Jones: kjones@FIDMmuseum.org or 213.623.5821 x3367.

Study Collection

The FIDM Museum Study Collection is a hands-on resource available for use by students and researchers. Consisting of 1,500 objects, the FIDM Museum Study Collection spans 200 years of fashion history. In addition to haute couture, ready-to-wear, and non-Western garments, the Study Collection also contains accessories, textiles, and garment trims. FIDM faculty and students from all majors are encouraged to use the Study Collection for research and design inspiration

Objects are available for study on all four FIDM campuses-Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, and San Diego-with the largest group of Study Collection objects residing in the FIDM Museum at the Los Angeles campus. To inquire about objects in the Study Collections, or to schedule a research appointment, contact Museum Associate Joanna Abijaoude: studycollection@FIDMmuseum.org or 213.623.5821 x2226.

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FIDM Museum & Galleries : Online Collections

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The collections of the FIDM Museum & Galleries span more than 200 years of fashion history. From Parisian haute couture to iconic film costumes and one-of-a-kind accessories, our collections offer a comprehensive overview of fashion's key moments and most important tastemakers.

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The costume collection comprises of approximately 4.000 items: men's-, women's- and children's clothes from 1700 to the middle of the 20th century.

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Fashion - in the sense of being temporary and passing - is particularly visible in the way people dressed and adorned themselves. Therefore the collection of the Rijksmuseum not only encompasses costumes and accessories - together no less than 10.000 items - but also more than 500 pocket watches and over 1.000 pieces of jewellery. The earliest costumes and accessories date from the 17th century, the most recent from the second half of the 20th century. Most items of apparel and accessories originate from the upper classes and were collected because of their cut, fabric or decoration. However the Rijksmuseum also has a number of less opulent clothes and trimmings which are especially interesting from a historical point of view or because of the importance of their former wearer.

As costumes and accessories are frequently made of fabric, they can only be displayed for a limited amount of time. Textiles are susceptible to light, moisture and varying temperatures. The often precious materials of watches and jewellery are less vulnerable. Apart from being examples of craftsmanship and beauty they illustrate the human urge for beautification through the ages, from early Christian times (jewellery) and the 16th century (watches) to the present day.

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Fashion - Works of art - Rijksstudio - Rijksmuseum

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Fashion - in the sense of being temporary and passing - is particularly visible in the way people dressed and adorned themselves. Therefore the collection of the Rijksmuseum not only encompasses costumes and accessories - together no less than 10.000 items - but also more than 500 pocket watches and over 1.000 pieces of jewellery.

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National Museum of Costume, Largo Júlio Castilho, Lisbon, Portugal

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Collection of historical costumes, garments and accessories, dating from the XVIII century to the present day

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The National Costume Museum (Museu Nacional do Traje), created in 1976, presents to the public a collection of historical costumes, garments and accessories, dating from the XVIII century to the present day, either in permanent or temporary exhibitions. The collection is housed in the Angeja-Palmela Palace with, on its grounds, the Monteiro-Mor Botanic Park.

Its purpose is to establish a strategy for the research, conservation and public exhibition of costumes and textiles. Furthermore, it has a policy of safeguarding and promoting the Monteiro-Mor Botanic Park and supporting this heritage among the community.

Preserving Green ("Conservar Verde") is a concept that integrates the values of responsibility and sustainability, as well as the management of the cultural and natural heritage entrusted to the National Costume Museum.

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National Museum of Costume in Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal - Google Arts & Culture

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The National Costume Museum (Museu Nacional do Traje), created in 1976, presents to the public a collection of historical costumes, garments and accessories, dating from the XVIII century to the present day, either in permanent or temporary exhibitions. The collection is housed in the Angeja-Palmela Palace with, on its grounds, the Monteiro-Mor Botanic Park.

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Centre National du Costume de Scene, Quartier Villars, Route de Montilly, Moulins, France

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Costume from live performing art, theatre, opera, ballet, dance or street theatre productions.

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The CNCS, a pilot programme, a museum that is unique in the world

10 000 costumes, or around 20 000 pieces, are currently preserved at the CNCS. They come from live performing art, theatre, opera, ballet, dance or street theatre productions.

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The collections: the memory of legendary institutions and artists

Even if stage costumes represented a most important heritage in terms of expenditure and property for the theatres, there had never been a real policy of protecting them until the creation of the center. They bear witness to the creativity of the costume designers that drew them and the know-how of the workshops that made them. They carry in them the traces of the artists that enhanced them on stage.

The oldest costumes date back to the 18th century. They are authentic clothes (male frock coats and waistcoats) given to or bought by the Comédie-Française after the French Revolution to be used in a repertory of 18th century inspiration (Marivaux, Beaumarchais...). In addition to these exceptional pieces, the collection includes mostly costumes from productions created since the second half of the 19th century. The project originated in 1995 when the Ministry of Culture and Communication solicited the major national institutions, the National Library of France (Performing Arts Department), the Comédie-Française and the National Opera of Paris to constitute the first collection made up of 8500 costumes for the opening of the CNCS.

The collection provided by the National Library of France reflects the richness and variety of the Performing Art Department's collection. It includes the costumes of the Renaud-Barrault troop, the Théâtre de l'Atelier under the direction of Charles Dullin, the Théâtre du Campagnol directed by Jean-Claude Penchenat in addition to Philippe Guillotel's costumes for the Albertville Olympic Games dramatized by Philippe Decouflé, in 1992.

The collection of the Comédie-Française covers three centuries of the history of this great theatre. The costumes were made in well-renowned sewing workshops notably for the historical clothing. Certain were created by Suzanne Lalique, Lila de Nobili or Thierry Mugler and worn by Sarah Bernhardt, Mounet-Sully or Jean Marais...

The collection of the National Opera of Paris includes 5000 opera and ballet costumes covering a period of a hundred and fifty years from 1872, with costumes designed by Bakst, Benois, Derain, Cocteau... Most of them were made in the sewing workshops of the opera and worn by all of the greatest stars, Serge Lifar, Yvette Chauviré, Maria Callas, Rudolf Nureyev, Régine Crespin, Luciano Pavarotti...

The CNCS houses an exceptional collection of around 2000 drawings and models of costumes created by Christian Lacroix for stage (opera, dance and theatre). The fashion designer Frank Sorbier has also donated his costume models for two operas, the Traviata and The Tales of Hoffmann.

A collection of stage scenery elements

The National Center of Stage Costumes and Scenography houses a collection of painted canvases, decorative elements and stage machinery (chassis, lifting equipment, masts, praticables, tools) dating from the middle of the 20 th century. In this continuity, several contemporary dance troops have bequeathed some of their stage sets along with their costume donations.

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10 000 costumes, or around 20 000 pieces, are currently preserved at the CNCS. They come from live performing art, theatre, opera, ballet, dance or street theatre productions. Discover all collections Even if stage costumes represented a most important heritage in terms of expenditure and property for the theatres, there had never been a real policy of protecting them until the creation of the center.

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Goldsmiths, University of London, Lewisham Way, London, UK

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Goldsmiths Textile Collection & Constance Howard Gallery

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Goldsmiths Textile Collection & Constance Howard Gallery

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Examples of domestic embroidery, print, and weave, and textiles using other forms of construction and embellishment.

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University of Leeds, Woodhouse, Leeds, UK

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Consists of a world wide collection of textiles, including Chinese Qing dynasty embroideries, Kashmiri shawls, Mediterranean and near eastern embroideries, block-printed cottons from Pakistan, Javanese batiks and ikats, Japanese textiles, West African weaves, 19th and 20th century European textile samples, natural and man-made fibres and glass plate teaching slides.

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Search the Catalogue

Please note: We are closed for the foreseeable future, please direct any urgent queries via Special Collections.

World collections

Other collections

The online catalogue is an extensive database of documented items in the International Textile Collection, containing digital images along with descriptions and reference numbers for identification (now preceded by ITC).

As it will shortly be available on Leeds University Library catalogue, we are no longer adding to this version of the catalogue.

The ULITA catalogue was established with the generous support of The Clothworkers' Company.

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Search the Catalogue - International Textile Collection

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The online catalogue is an extensive database of documented items in the International Textile Collection, containing digital images along with descriptions and reference numbers for identification (now preceded by ITC). As it will shortly be available on Leeds University Library catalogue, we are no longer adding to this version of the catalogue.

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University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, UK

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Unique open online access to images of 500 of the designer's iconic garments, for use in learning, teaching, and research.

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African Heritage House, African Heritage House, Mombasa Road, Athi River, Kenya

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AHH is a combination of the mud architectures from across Africa, with exhibition galleries featuring African art and textiles.

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The African Heritage House, overlooking the Nairobi National Park, designed by American Alan Donovan, co-founder of the African Heritage Pan African Galleries, is a combination of the mud architectures from across Africa.

The house is available for tours, meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinners on the rooftop or by the refreshing pool), conferences/functions, as well as overnight stays in its luxurious rooms, filled with African art and furnishings with modern appointments.

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African Heritage House, Nairobi, Kenya - Google Arts & Culture

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The African Heritage House, overlooking the Nairobi National Park, designed by American Alan Donovan, co-founder of the African Heritage Pan African Galleries, is a combination of the mud architectures from across Africa.

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Dankook University, Jukjeon-ro, Jukjeon 1(il)-dong, Suji-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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Museum of traditional Korean costumes.

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Since our opening in 1967, the Seok Ju-Seon Memorial Museum of Dankook University has served its mission by excavating, collecting, preserving and exhibiting great numbers of historical collections. Thanks to the Late Dr. Nan-Sa Seok Ju-Seon's major donation of 3365 pieces of traditional Korean costumes, the museum established its major foundation in 1981. The museum's principal role is to work as a multi-functional cultural institution through exhibitions, education, and research. We will continue our dedication not only as a University Museum but an institution with an international role so we can place our collections of Korean culture and beauty.

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Seok Juseon Memorial Museum, Dankook University, South Korea - Google Arts & Culture

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Since our opening in 1967, the Seok Ju-Seon Memorial Museum of Dankook University has served its mission by excavating, collecting, preserving and exhibiting great numbers of historical collections. Thanks to the Late Dr. Nan-Sa Seok Ju-Seon's major donation of 3365 pieces of traditional Korean costumes, the museum established its major foundation in 1981.

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Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, France

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Museum dedicated to the exhibition and preservation of the decorative arts.

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Explore fashion - historical clothing and accessories, contemporary designs, catwalk photographs, drawings, sketches, plates, catalogues and videos - from more than 30 European public and private institutions.

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Explore fashion - historical clothing and accessories, contemporary designs, catwalk photographs, drawings, sketches, plates, catalogues and videos - from more than 30 European public and private institutions.

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China, Zhejiang, Hangzhou, Xihu, Yuhuangshan Road, 中国糸紬博物館

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The largest silk museum in the world, and includes ancient Chinese silks, alongside textiles with other fibers, and costumes from all over the world

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The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Derech Ruppin, Jerusalem, Israel

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Collection of Jewish dress and jewellery that is is one of the most extensive in the world. Objects range mostly from Islamic countries, and a few from Central and Eastern Europe - from the late 19th to mid-20th century.

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Explore fashion - historical clothing and accessories, contemporary designs, catwalk photographs, drawings, sketches, plates, catalogues and videos - from more than 30 European public and private institutions.

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Explore fashion - historical clothing and accessories, contemporary designs, catwalk photographs, drawings, sketches, plates, catalogues and videos - from more than 30 European public and private institutions.

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Powerhouse Museum, Harris Street, Ultimo NSW, Australia

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MAAS - Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences 

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Australia’s largest and most significant collection of science, technological and design, with objects of textiles and dress, including the Annette Kellerman Costume Collection.

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The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences acknowledges Australia's First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and gives respect to the Elders - past and present - and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences acknowledges Australia's First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land and gives respect to the Elders - past and present - and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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MoMu is the fashion museum of Antwerp in Belgium. Founded 2002, the museum collects, conserves, studies and exhibits Belgian contemporary fashion.

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Museo Salvatore Ferragamo, Piazza di Santa Trinita, Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

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Fashion museum dedicated to the life and work of Italian shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo and his eponymous company. The museum contains models of shoes created and owned by Ferragamo from the 1920s until his death in 1960.

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Explore fashion - historical clothing and accessories, contemporary designs, catwalk photographs, drawings, sketches, plates, catalogues and videos - from more than 30 European public and private institutions.

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Explore fashion - historical clothing and accessories, contemporary designs, catwalk photographs, drawings, sketches, plates, catalogues and videos - from more than 30 European public and private institutions.

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Granaiolo, Metropolitan City of Florence, Tuscany, Italy

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In 2011, Laudomia Pucci, a daughter of Emilio and now the image director of the maison, decided to open the archive of the Pucci design house to the public

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Explore fashion - historical clothing and accessories, contemporary designs, catwalk photographs, drawings, sketches, plates, catalogues and videos - from more than 30 European public and private institutions.

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Explore fashion - historical clothing and accessories, contemporary designs, catwalk photographs, drawings, sketches, plates, catalogues and videos - from more than 30 European public and private institutions.

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Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga, Aldamar Parkea Parkea, Getaria, Spain

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The world’s first great museum of its type dedicated exclusively to a couturier.

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Cristóbal Balenciaga Museoa opened on 7 June 2011 in the town of Getaria (Spain), becoming the world's first great museum of its type dedicated exclusively to a couturier. Created under the tutorship of the Cristóbal Balenciaga Foundation, its mission is to disseminate and highlight the importance of the figure and work of this brilliant designer in artistic creation in general and in the world of fashion and haute couture in particular.

The Museum is home to one of the most relevant collections of creations by Cristóbal Balenciaga at an international level, both due to the number and quality of the items included and to the timespan they cover.

In the Museum's spaces, in addition to exhibiting, in rotation, a representative selection of his collections, there are temporary exhibitions linked to fashion and educational and leisure activities.

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Cristóbal Balenciaga Museoa opened on 7 June 2011 in the town of Getaria (Spain), becoming the world's first great museum of its type dedicated exclusively to a couturier. Created under the tutorship of the Cristóbal Balenciaga Foundation, its mission is to disseminate and highlight the importance of the figure and work of this brilliant designer in artistic creation in general and in the world of fashion and haute couture in particular.

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Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles, The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Road, Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand

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Collection of traditional Thai textiles and of objects of dress belonging to the Queen of Thailand, known for her collaboration with designer Pierre Balmain.

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Collection - QUEEN SIRIKIT MUSEUM OF TEXTILES

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Iziko Museums of Cape Town Library, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa

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South Africa's premier art museum, housing outstanding collections of South African, African, British, French, Dutch and Flemish art, textiles and jewellery.

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Iziko Museums of South Africa, Cape Town, South Africa - Google Arts & Culture

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The Iziko South African National Gallery (ISANG) is South Africa’s premier art museum, housing outstanding collections of South African, African, British, ...

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Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, East 91st Street, New York, NY, USA

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Design Museum with collections comprised of decorative and design objects, including costume and textiles.

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Explore over 30 centuries of design online, from ancient Roman marble to Pre-Columbian textiles, Renaissance drawings, contemporary 3D-printed chairs, and digital code. Please note that cataloging a collection of over 215,000 objects is a work in progress. You may come across records with very little information, factual errors, or harmful language. We appreciate your help in addressing these concerns and invite your feedback.

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The Collection | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Explore over 30 centuries of design online, from ancient Roman marble to Pre-Columbian textiles, Renaissance drawings, contemporary 3D-printed chairs, and digital code. Please note that cataloging a collection of over 215,000 objects is a work in progress. You may come across records with very little information, factual errors, or harmful language.

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Kobe Fashion Museum, 2 Chome-9-1 Koyochonaka, Higashinada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

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The first museum in Japan to specialise in fashion, with collections including historic costumes from Japan and around the world.

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Kobe Fashion Museum is the first museum in Japan to specialise in fashion. The Library located on the 3rd floors houses various materials of high value related to fashion, all of which are open to the public as well as to those students, creators and business people engaged in the fashion field. The Orbis Hall on the 5th floor is the place where young people may get together for various events and entertainment in order to foster and promote a new culture of fashion in Kobe.

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Kobe Fashion Museum, Koyocho-naka, Higashinada, Kobe, Japan - Google Arts & Culture

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Kobe Fashion Museum is the first museum in Japan to specialise in fashion. The Library located on the 3rd floors houses various materials of high value related to fashion, all of which are open to the public as well as to those students, creators and business people engaged in the fashion field.

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Museo Frida Kahlo, Londres, Del Carmen, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

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Dedicated museum to Frida Kahlo, featuring her art and her wardrobe and personal possessions

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La Casa Azul (The Blue House) was the place where Frida Kahlo, the most renowned Latin American artist in the world, came into this world, lived, and took her last breath. The building, which dates to 1904, was not a large-scale construction. Today it has an 800 m2 building surrounded by property measuring 1200 m2. Diego and Frida filled it with color, folk art, and pre-Hispanic pieces to show their admiration for the peoples and cultures of Mexico. The construction underwent two major modifications. When Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky lived with Diego and Frida in 1937, the property today occupied by the garden was purchased. In 1946 Diego Rivera asked Juan O'Gorman to build Frida's studio. The interior of the house has been maintained virtually intact. This was respected by the poet and the couple's friend, Carlos Pellicer, who designed the museum display for the space after Frida's death. Therefore, the house and its contents preserve that intimate atmosphere.

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La Casa Azul (The Blue House) was the place where Frida Kahlo, the most renowned Latin American artist in the world, came into this world, lived, and took ...

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Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, Chaoyang, China

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Museum of Ethnic Costume Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology

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Museum of Ethnic Costume Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology

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The first museum specializing in ethnic costumes in China.

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Ethnic Costume Museum of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT), established with the approval of Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage, is the first museum specializing in ethnic costumes in China. The Museum is also a cultural research institute integrating collection, display, research, and teaching. As the top specialized costume museum in China, the BIFT Costume Museum has a fine collection of over 10,000 pieces of costume, accessories, fabric, wax printing, and embroidery. The collection is displayed in different categories, such as costumes of Miao nationality, metalworking jewelry, folk wax printing, and fabric. The museum also has a collection of nearly 1000 precious photographs taken during the 1920s and 1930s featuring the ethnic costumes of Yi, Zang, and Qiang nationalities.

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Ethnic Costume Museum of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT), established with the approval of Beijing Municipal Administration of Cultural Heritage, is the first museum specializing in ethnic costumes in China. The Museum is also a cultural research institute integrating collection, display, research, and teaching.

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The Museum at FIT, West 27th Street, New York, NY, USA

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More than 50,000 garments and accessories, dating from the 18th century to the present, with particular strength in modern and contemporary women's fashion.

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Search the Collections of The Museum at FIT

We invite you to explore and learn about fashion.

Select one of the collections below, or click "Collections" in the list to the left to see all grouped objects.
Tailor your search using "Quick Search," or use the advanced search features under "Search" in the list to the left.
To view all records, enter an asterisk (*) in the quick search field.

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Search the Collections of The Museum at FIT We invite you to explore and learn about fashion. Select one of the collections below, or click "Collections" in the list to the left to see all grouped objects. Tailor your search using "Quick Search," or use the advanced search features under "Search" in the list to the left.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA

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Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute

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Metropolitan Museum of Art, Costume Institute

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One of the largest collections of fashion and dress in the world.

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, i.e. The Met Museum

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The Costume Institute's collection of more than 33,000 costumes and accessories represents five continents and seven centuries of fashionable dress, regional costumes, and accessories for men, women, and children.

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One of the largest fashion and dress collections in the world.

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The largest fashion collection in the world, the V&A's collection spans five centuries - couture to accessories, and footwear to hats.

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Costume Museum, 新 下る Hanayachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan

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One of the world's largest collections of fashion and dress

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KCI Digital Archive｜The Kyoto Costume Institute

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The KCI Digital Archives on the KCI website presents image and text information for 300 objects in the collection, arranged in chronological order.