Services
llinois Fashion History provides research, documentation, editorial, and public-programming services that help preserve and share the stories behind fashion in Illinois. Work may include archival research, oral histories, digitization, commemorative publications, interpretive displays, moderated discussions, and speaking engagements.
Oral History & Story Collection
Planning and conducting interviews; gathering stories, photographs, records, and other materials; and shaping them into usable historical records.
Editorial & Publication Development
Research, writing, editing, illustration, and project development for commemorative books, organizational histories, anniversary publications, and other print or digital publications.
Speaking & Panels
Speaking on panels, presenting research, and participating in conversations about Illinois fashion history, Chicago’s apparel industry, preservation, design, and related topics.
Exhibitions & Interpretive Displays
Developing concepts, research, written content, imagery, and displays that make fashion and industry history accessible for events, exhibitions, public spaces, and organizations.
Historical Research
Research on Illinois fashion, apparel, sewn-products, organizations, businesses, designers, and related cultural history. This can support publications, exhibitions, anniversary initiatives, internal archives, and public-facing storytelling.
Digitization & Archival Support
Digitizing photographs, documents, ephemera, sketches, and other historical media; organizing materials for preservation, research, or public presentation.
Public Programs & Facilitation
Moderating conversations, developing programs, leading discussions, and supporting events that bring together designers, industry professionals, researchers, and community members.
Get in Touch
If you have a project, story, collection, or organizational history to explore, please get in touch.