Project Type Archives

By: Devon, Naledi, Cristina & Bridget Collection Overview Embark on a captivating journey around the world as we present ‘Transcontinental Treasures: A Fusion of Accessories’. This unique collection celebrates personal connections to accessories from Colombia, France, the UK, and the Netherlands, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship found in these forms of adornment. Immerse yourself in theContinue reading “Transcontinental Treasures”

By: Spencer, Julia, Justin  Collection Overview The collection “From Grandma with Love” is an intimate exploration of familial heritage and personal triumphs. It reflects an intergenerational story written through three powerful clothing items that originated from different places around the world. The collection serves as a bridge between personal narratives and broader historical and culturalContinue reading “From Grandma With Love”

By: Iren, Emelia, Kaelani, and Ruslana Collection Overview Welcome to “From Our Hearts to Yours: Stories Told Through Fashion Gifts.” This museum collection invites visitors to explore the captivating stories behind gifted fashion items that have adorned generations with style and sophistication. Immerse yourself in sartorial splendor as we showcase a curated collection of meticulouslyContinue reading “From Our Hearts to Yours: Stories Told Through Fashion Gifts”

By: Brennan, Emma & Marcus Collection Overview Familial bonds and connections are so beautifully complicated. Our family and upbringing make us who we are. They gift us their past, aid us in the present and support our future, yet sometimes commutation can be difficult. Generational differences can become massive hurdles when trying to relate toContinue reading “Threads Through Heritage”

By: Nathalie, Krystyna, Claire & Franceena Collection Overview Clothing as a tangible object, demonstrates the intertwining of cultural importance with female empowerment. Between our four collections, we found a common link, the celebration of cultural pride and women. Fashion pieces convey significance to whoever is wearing them, representing who they are and where they comeContinue reading “Threads of Empowerment: Weaving Cultural Narratives Through Four Garments of Female Strength”

By: Ana & Joan Collection Overview The archival piece that I chose for this assignment is a historic jewelry set that was passed down from my great grandmother to my grandmother and then my mother. This object is a brooch (that can be converted into a necklace) and earrings set. It is made out ofContinue reading “Sentimental Accessories: Taking It Back To the 40s”

By: Francesca D’Angelo & Hanadi Alnawab Collection Overview Our History of Fashion musings this past semester reflected on the very nature of Fashion as an individual and social activity that reflects the duality of our desire to fit in and stand out. Interestingly, and coincidentally, the objects selected for this collection parallel this very paradox.Continue reading “Fitting in. Standing out.”