Open Invitation

Clothes Story invites guests to connect and reminisce as they experience the evolution of women’s clothing through the perspective of a fashion enthusiast. One might encounter the voluminous petticoat-filled skirts and somber colors of the Late Victorian era, contrasted with the body-hugging dresses of the 40s glamour decade. Meanwhile, the sequined flapper cloaks and tunics resonate with the 60s patterned miniskirts, both a nod to women’s agency and liberation. Designed lovingly and with a desire for accuracy, each section was developed with insights from local historians, archivists, fashion designers, and tailors. This empowering walk-through time invites guests of all ages to learn, reflect, and discuss. Originating in Atlanta, Georgia, the exhibit has traveled to various locations in the South, and it makes its first appearance on the West Coast.