Exhibitions

imagiNation: Fashioning A Nation, 1776 – 2026
April 30 – December 19, 2026

In the 1770s, Americans were cut off from British textiles and left to develop an independent style. Since then, fashion and textiles have served as vehicles for national identity, commemoration, and nostalgia. This exhibition explores this intersection at 50-year intervals since 1776 and asks, as Americans look ahead to the next 50 years, how will they wear the legacy of the Revolution?

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Kimono Matters: Materiality and Making
August 18 – December 19, 2026 

The kimono is an iconic sartorial symbol of Japan worn across genders and ages. This exhibition explores why studying the kimono still matters today, and how the matter and materiality of kimonos have shaped their place in fashion history.

Anchors Aweigh: Sailors’ Dress and American Women’s Fashion, 1900-Present
January 27 – August 1, 2026

An exploration of the influence of naval heritage on fashion, tracing how maritime silhouettes, symbolism, and style have made their mark on mainstream fashion.

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