Category Archives: Fashion History Museum

Exhibition: Mode Canada 150 September 13 – November 10

Posted on 2017-09-13 by Jonathan

The FHM Pops Up in Toronto with an exhibition for Mode Canada 150 – Then, Now, Next. Fifty garments from the FHM are currently on display in the new Yorkville Village in downtown Toronto (second floor overlooking Whole Foods). We … Continue reading →

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Banners Banned

Posted on 2017-06-05 by Jonathan

CAMBRIDGE — The sculptured lower torso of Michelangelo’s David is sandwiched by two red fields. In his right hand, the Goliath-slaying rock is clutched. And covering the naked David’s privates? Not a fig leaf, as was added to a Victorian … Continue reading →

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Fashioning Canada Since 1867 article

Posted on 2017-05-12 by Jonathan

The latest article about Fashioning Canada Since 1867: 150 years of Canadian fashions – Bill Doucet | Cambridge Times While Canada’s contribution to fashion may be somewhat underappreciated, there are garments that are internationally known. Take for instance a Russian group that … Continue reading →

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FHM in the news – Two Recent articles about the FHM

Posted on 2017-03-23 by Jonathan

NUVO magazine, by Deirdre Kelly FASHIONING CANADA SINCE 1867 Sesquicentennial style at Ontario’s Fashion History Museum. The fuchsia and orange gown by Toronto designer Lucian Matis that Sophie Grégoire Trudeau wore to the state dinner in Washington with U.S. President … Continue reading →

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A Sneak peak at our latest exhibitions

Posted on 2017-03-17 by Jonathan
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Another season at the FHM

Posted on 2017-03-13 by Jonathan

We open for another year this Wednesday, March 15 with two exhibitions. In Gallery One from March 15 – July 9: Dior, 1947 – 1962. Ten dresses from the first 15 years of the House of Dior that illustrate Dior’s … Continue reading →

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De-installing Wild and Rare

Posted on 2017-01-01 by Jonathan

Today we struck Wild and Rare – here’s a peak at how it went down:

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Just found… videos of last year’s exhibitions

Posted on 2016-10-30 by Jonathan

These two videos were just posted on Youtube in last couple of months – the exhibitions are long over, but it’s nice to have the links…  

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100 Years of Swimwear

Posted on 2016-07-31 by Jonathan

These past few months the Esse Purse Museum in Little Rock, Arkansas has been showcasing 10 bathing suits from the Fashion History Museum collection with the 1930s and up augmented with hats, sunglasses, and other fun beach paraphernalia. The show … Continue reading →

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Fashion History Museum Summer Shows:

Posted on 2016-07-18 by Jonathan
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