Organizations (Subscribe)
Links
Australian Costumers' Guild
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~costume/
Guild officers, calendar of events and workshops, image gallery, membership information, costume links. Publishes "Coztume" newsletter.
Costume Designers Guild
http://www.costumedesignersguild.com/
Organization founded in 1953 to "promote the research, artistry and technical expertise in the field of film and television Costume Design".
Costume Society of America
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/
Costume and fashion history, museums, art history, lectures, conservation, and scholarships. Publishes educational journal "Dress".
Costume Society of Great Britain
http://www.costumesociety.org.uk/
Membership information and costs, calendar of events, scholarship and grant requirements, purchasable publications, and list of associated societies with contact information. Publishes educational journal "Costume"; partial index of past issues.
Friends of the Rag Archives
Collection of wearable artists who present their art both in static shows and live performances. Photographic and video archives.
Greater Columbia Fantasy Costumer's Guild
http://www.robinshollow.net/gcfcg/
Membership and contact information for a non-profit organization devoted to the art, design and wearing of costumes. Located in Columbia, Maryland, USA.
International Costumers' Guild, Inc. - ICG
Worldwide organization of costume professionals and hobbyists. Links to costume resources, events, and area chapters.
National Costumers Association
USA-based group supporting the costuming industry. Officers and Board of Directors, mission statement, events schedule, image gallery from past competitions, scholarships, list of members, and membership form.
Northern Society of Costume & Textiles
Founded 1977; located in the United Kingdom. Mission statement, membership information and costs, events, historic reproduction pattern sales and ordering, associated societies, and contact information.
The Dutch Society for Costume, Lace, Fashion and Regional Dress - NVKKMS
http://home.hetnet.nl/~penningmeester.nvkkms/indexeng.html
Organization of collectors and enthusiasts. Mission statement and history, membership information, calendar, "Bulletin" newsletter and annual educational journal "Kostuum". [Frames] [Dutch/English]
The Greater San Francisco Bay Area Costumer's Guild
California, US-based group who enjoy creating and wearing costumes. Includes "The Great Pattern Review", calendar of themed events, image gallery, membership information. Extensive directory of costuming resources.