LibGuides: Fashion and Textile Studies: Introduction

Textile Sample Book, possibly French, 1895. Metropolitan Museum of Art

About this Guide

In this guide, you will find resources for the study of fashion, clothing, and textile history, including pages on:

Books: Tips for browsing and searching BGC Library's collections

Periodicals in Print and Online: Examples of current periodicals, older primary sources, and books on periodicals

Databases and Websites: Descriptions of databases for starting your research, full text and citation sources, and specialized resources

Finding Images and Collections: Resources and tips for locating images and collections

Professional Organizations and Research Centers

Centre for Textile Research
The Centre for Textile Research (CTR) is a research center at the University of Copenhagen that focuses on textile history and archaeology. They offer courses and events, and produce numerous publications.
Costume Society
The Costume Society is a UK-based organization whose aim it is to promote the study and preservation of historic and contemporary dress. They publish a journal as well as news and blog posts, host events, and offer grants and awards.
Costume Society of America (CSA)
The Costume Society of America's mission is to foster an understanding of appearance and dress practices of people across the globe through research, education, preservation, and design. They host and promote events, publish a journal and a book series, share news and job listings, and offer grants and awards.
European Textile Network (ETN)
The European Textile Network (ETN) aims to promote the exchange of information and experiences between cultural producers, carriers of cultural heritage and education, and textile enthusiasts. They offer news, events, and publications to members.
Fashion Research Network (FRN)
Fashion Research Network (FRN) is a UK-based, interdisciplinary network for researchers in fashion studies. Their website features exhibition and book reviews, event announcements, calls for papers, and job postings.
International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA)
The International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) is a professional, educational association composed of scholars, educators, and students in the textile, apparel, and merchandising disciplines in higher education.
Textile Society of America
The Textile Society of America provides an international forum for the exchange and dissemination of information about textiles worldwide, from artistic, cultural, economic, historic, political, social, and technical perspectives. They offer programs, awards, and scholarships, and their website features news and job postings.