Dive into the archives.
- Charles James, Architect of Fabric
The Chicago History Museum’s Chic Chicago exhibit displays “Couture Treasures” from the museum’s permanent collection. The stunning and feminine garments worn by prominent Chicago socialites contrast a set of grim, masculine quotations about the city presented on the exhibition walls. There are over 60 costumes, dating from 1861 to 2004, including three dresses by the [...]

