What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian Dior gown have in common? All these wearable artifacts are preserved in the Chicago History Museum’s vast costume collection, which strives to represent the many different people and stories that make up our city.

The Guild of the Chicago History Museum invites you to a special presentation by CHM costume collection manager Jessica Pushor  about the Museum’s latest fashion exhibition, Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. Then, tour the exhibition with Jessica to view the garments for yourself, and learn more about fashion history over coffee and breakfast pastries. Featuring 70+ rarely seen objects, from glamorous gowns and sharp suits to housedresses and sneakers, Dressed in History explores how clothing captures changing cultural values throughout history.  

$50 per ticket.
Questions? Contact Nell McKeown at (312) 799-2112 or mckeown@chicagohistory.org.