Costume Society of America is devoted to the study and preservation of dress across cultures and centuries. Costume Society of America

Costume Society of America

Costume Society of America (CSA) is a vibrant professional organization devoted to the study and preservation of dress across cultures and centuries. Since its founding in 1973, CSA has united scholars, curators, designers, collectors, and enthusiasts who explore the history, design, and cultural significance of clothing, fashion, and costume. Through national symposia, regional programming, publications like Dress, and service initiatives such as the CSA Angels Project, the Society fosters scholarship, collaboration, and public engagement. Members represent a wide range of disciplines—from museums and theaters to academia and independent research—linked by a shared passion for the artistry and meaning of dress. CSA champions rigorous research and inclusive inquiry, bringing overlooked histories to light and broadening the field’s scope.

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Costume Society of America
PO Box 852 
Columbus, 
GA 
31902
Images from CSA’s 2025 Symposium in Los Angeles: top row—Sony Pictures fundraiser marquee; Ruth E. Carter’s keynote; Angels at LAX Flight Path Museum; Anne Bissonnette presenting her award-winning garment. Bottom row—Academy Museum tour; clockwise from bottom left: Monica Sklar, Kristian Hogans, Sha’Mira Deanne Covington, Clarissa Esguerra; Carol Huls of Dittoform LLC; members-to-members/first-timers meet and greet. Costume Society of AmericaCostume Society of America Publications. Costume Society of AmericaCSA Angels hard at work at the Flight Path Museum LAX in Los Angeles, California in 2025. Costume Society of America

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