Costume historians

Costume historians are scholars who study the evolution of clothing styles and fashion throughout history. They analyze garments, textiles, and accessories to understand how they reflect cultural, social, and economic contexts. By examining different periods, they reveal insights about identity, politics, art, and daily life. Costume historians use a variety of sources, including paintings, photographs, and written records, to reconstruct how clothing has changed over time, what it meant to wear certain items, and how fashion influenced societal norms. Their work contributes to our understanding of history and culture through the lens of fashion.