Costume Society of America

CSA is not only a professional organization for lovers of history of costume in all its aspects--it is so much more!


It is a social group of like-minded men and women who have made amazing friendships and connections through their involvement in this organization either through its diverse regional programs, national symposia, study tours, and leadership, or have benefited from the many opportunities to publish, or from one of CSA’s many grants, awards, or honors.


We are a varied group of professionals and informed enthusiasts representing museums, libraries, theaters, academia, apparel, merchandising, private collections, and re-enactment organizations. CSA promotes personal connections and collegial discovery about clothing, fashion, and costume--its history, design, construction, merchandising and preservation.


Phone:

(800) CSA-9447

Personnel:

Kristen Miller Zohn, Executive Director

Location:

P.O. Box 852 Columbus, GA 31902-0852


National Symposia

     Costume Society of America looks forward to our 50th Annual Meeting and Symposium in Washington, DC, from May 21 through 25, 2024, which will serve as the finale of the year-long celebration of our 50th Anniversary! 

News

By Kristen Zohn 12 Sep, 2023
On September 12, 1973, CSA was incorporated as a non-profit in the state of New York
By Kristen Zohn 15 Aug, 2023
The Costume Society of America and the Mid-Atlantic region are pleased to announce a call for submissions for the 50 th Annual Meeting and Symposium to be held in the history-rich heart of Washington, DC, May 21 through 25, 2024. As the Society’s 50 th anniversary year ends, this symposium will provide members with the opportunity to look forward to the future of fashion and reflect back on the history of dress. The intent of the symposium is to provide a platform to discuss theoretical and practical research, designs, and innovations to foster understanding and stimulate scholarship in the widely varied topic of dress. While reflections on the scholarship of dress history since the founding of the Society in 1973, as well as predictions for the future of fashion, are welcome, all topics related to dress and adornment will be considered. Collaborative and interdisciplinary scholarship are encouraged as are topics which demonstrate diversity in subject matter and research. The submission form, as well as rubrics and instructions for each type of submission, can be found in the call for submissions by clicking here . The deadline for the call is October 15, 2023. QUESTIONS? Our abstracts administrators can be reached at abstractscommittee@costumesocietyamerica.com : Theresa Alexander and Karin Bohleke (research presentations, in-process research presentations, and panel/discussion sessions), Jean Parsons (creative works exhibition), and Brian Centrone and Angel Dubose (Professional Development workshops). Reach out to symposium@costumesocietyamerica.com for general questions.
06 Jul, 2023
Wintherthur Museum in Wilmington, Delaware presents Ann Lowe: American Couturier, a retrospective of this forgotten African American fashion designer.
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