The Association of Dress Historians Annual New Research Conference 2026

The New Research in Dress History Conference 2026

The Association of Dress Historians (ADH) is delighted to host the New Research in Dress History Conference 2026. This is a hybrid event that will take place at The Art Workers’ Guild, London, UK, and can be followed online on Thursday, 15th October. Please note that the event will not be recorded.

Our convenors and members of the ADH Executive Committee, Ellie McCartney (Secretary) and Valentina Lava (Communications Lead – Newsletter) present a varied programme that reflects the goal of the New Research in Dress History Conference by exploring themes covering dress, adornment and its materials, untold global histories and connections, curatorial practices and conservation by emerging scholars and professionals.

Find the full Call for Papers details.

Find out more about The Association of Dress Historians and become a member:

https://dresshistorians.org/

Contact information:

For queries regarding this conference, please contact: [email protected]

For queries regarding ticketing and the venue, please contact [email protected]

*Image Credits: Length by Anna Maria Garthwaite, woven by John Sabatier, 1752. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/231076

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