ICOM Costume Committee
The International ICOM Costume Committee brings together the world’s museum professionals and costume historians.
The International Committee for Museums and Collections of Costume is delighted to welcome ICOM members with a specific interest in apparel. Established in 1962, the over 400 members of the Costume Committee are museum professionals and costume historians from all over the world committed to the study of all aspects of presenting, preserving, researching and collecting apparel. Members share their expertise through presentations at annual meetings and publications in both digital and print formats. Topics include research projects, exhibitions, the discussion and demonstration of conservation and storage techniques, aspects of design, manufacturing and many other subjects related to dress. Annual meetings are held in locations throughout the world. An unsalaried Board of Officers, elected by the membership governs the Committee.
Umbrellas and Parasols | A French panorama by Maître d'art Michel Heurtault | Part 2
Umbrellas and Parasols | A French panorama by Maître d'art Michel Heurtault | Part 1
Miao embroidery samplier in Geyi Township
From Olympia to Nice | The Olympic Flame Dress
(FR) Une réflexion sur la mesure et les conformations au XIXe siècle
Embroidered Luxury | A Stomacher from Germany, circa 1735
(FR) Objets de Mémoire | Conférence Partie 2
(FR) Objets de Mémoire | Conférence Partie 1
The Making of Luxury | Homemade Luxury in time of crisis
Objects of Memory | Tambour Hook and Needle Techniques
Politics & Luxury | Court Mantua
Politics & Luxury | Court Dress
Beret worn by the Royal Bavarian Herald on the day of the accession to the throne of King Ludwig II
Clothing the Pandemic | Conference | December 2021
Clothing the Pandemic | Workshop Part 2
Clothing the Pandemic | Workshop Part 1 | June 23 2021
Clothing the Pandemic | Workshop Part 1 | June 24 2021
Making Luxury in Miniature | Creativity and Innovation in Fan Making at the end of 18th century
Making Luxury in Miniature | Gold Purse
The Cabinet-Bedchamber of Louis-Philippe at Trianon from 1836: A Colourful Textiles Refurbishment
Two Historical Brocatelles | How Textiles Archives Helps to reconstruct the Making of Luxury
Teaser | Textile Tours of Paris | Historical Haberdasheries in Paris by Rebecca Devaney
Teaser | Textile Tours of Paris | Vintage fashion shops at the flea market in Saint-Ouen