by Obie Linn, Associate Conservator of Textiles

7/27/2023

Ann Lowe , CAMConservation , 1930s fashion , textile conservation , Winterthur Museum

How would you like to travel in a custom “sleeping bag”? These three dresses designed by Ann Lowe (American, 1898–1981) are headed to the Winterthur Museum in Delaware for the exhibition Ann Lowe: American Couturier, snuggled in soft surrounds for a safe and comfortable trip.

by Conservation

2/17/2022

CAMConservation , conservation , textile conservation , textiles , chenille , jeannehallee , beretfashion

It’s true that fashions come back around!

by Cincinnati Art Museum

11/12/2021

fashion , Fashion Arts & Textiles , Cynthia Amnéus , Issey Miyake

Cincinnati Art Museum x Idlewild Woman x Issey Miyake

by Cynthia Amnéus, Chief Curator and Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles

11/2/2020

behind the scenes , Ann Lowe , African American Fashion Designer , curatorial , dress , belt , fashion

Born in Clayton, Alabama in 1898, Ann Lowe was an African American fashion designer, but few know her name.

by Conservation

7/30/2020

costume conservation , behind the scenes , dyed to match , 1930s fashion , textile conservation

A bird's eye view in the textile conservation lab workbench this week brings us these pajama bottoms and a little of the mid-conservation chaos that goes into making them look their best.

by Conservation

7/2/2020

objects conservation , textiles , behind the scenes , fashion , storage , padded hangers

Want to store your treasured fashion objects safely at home? If your objects are safe to hang, you can make your own padded hangers.

by Helen Rindsberg

2/14/2020

Japan , docents , Masterpieces of Japanese Art , Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style , Dressed to Kill , Japanese Art

Longtime Cincinnati Art Museum docent and supporter of the arts Helen Rindsberg wins international award.

by Megan Nauer

2/6/2020

fashion , Fashion Arts & Textiles , Comme des Garcons , textiles , permanent collection

Permanent Collection Highlights with Cynthia Amnéus, Chief Curator and Curator of Fashion Arts and Textiles

by Conservation

1/16/2020

textile conservation , Comme des Garcons , behind the scenes , conservation , fashion , textiles , recent acquisitions , new at cam , jacket , dress , tank top , clothing

In a few weeks, we are installing some recent acquisitions from CAM’s fashion collection in Gallery 150.

by Conservation

7/3/2019

behind the scenes , textiles , conservation , gown , Kimono: Refashioning Contemporary Style

Can you find the conservation that has been carried out for this silk chiffon gown from the 1920s?

by Conservation

11/6/2018

behind the scenes , paper conservation , fashion accessories

Posted by Conservation

by Conservation

11/23/2017

behind the scenes , conservation , fashion , Fashion Arts & Textiles , textile conservation , textiles

Posted by: Conservation

by Curatorial

7/7/2017

curatorial , fashion , dress , exhibition design , clothing

Posted by: Curatorial

by Amy Dehan

8/12/2016

decorative art and design , curatorial , ceramics , glass , fashion accessories , Friends of Decorative Arts & Design

Posted by: Amy Dehan

by Molly Donnermeyer

8/10/2016

swimming pools , Mary R. Schiff Library and Archives , Cincinnati Summer , fashionable swimwear , Water Ballet/Family Collision , Vogue

Posted by: Molly Donnermeyer

by Adam MacPharlain

3/14/2016

curatorial , learning & interpretation , travel , Fashion Arts & Textiles , fashion , CAM staff

Posted By: Adam MacPharlain

by Cynthia Amnéus

10/20/2015

curatorial , fashion , Fashion Arts & Textiles , behind the scenes , exhibition design , exhibitions , installation , in the galleries

Posted By: Cynthia Amnéus

by Conservation

8/27/2015

conservation , behind the scenes , textiles , textile conservation , fashion

Posted By: Conservation

by Adam MacPharlain

8/9/2015

curatorial , behind the scenes , Adam MacPharlain , exhibitions , fashion , Fashion Arts & Textiles , in the galleries , textiles

Posted By: Adam MacPharlain

by Conservation

7/30/2015

conservation , textile conservation , textiles , behind the scenes , fashion , Fashion Arts & Textiles

Posted By: Conservation

by Conservation

2/5/2015

conservation , behind the scenes , The Total Look , object conservation , Fashion Arts & Textiles , fashion

Posted By: Conservation

by Conservation

1/15/2015

conservation , behind the scenes , The Total Look , Fashion Arts & Textiles , fashion , textiles , textile conservation

Posted By: Conservation

by Cynthia Amnéus

4/4/2014

Cynthia Amnéus , curatorial , Fashion Arts & Textiles , fashion , events & programs

Posted By: Cynthia Amnéus

by Cynthia Amnéus

7/16/2013

Edward Henry Potthast , exhibitions , Fashion Arts & Textiles , American Painting & Sculpture , curatorial , Cynthia Amnéus , fashion

Posted By: Cynthia Amnéus