Costume

Volume 44 (2010), 1 issue per year

Costume is the journal of the Costume Society. It is a scholarly, refereed, academic publication presenting current research into historic and contemporary dress.

The journal publishes articles primarily object-based, from a broad chronological period and with a worldwide remit. Costume maintains a balance between practice and theory and concentrates on the social significance of dress. Articles are welcomed from established researchers and those new to the field.

The articles published in Costume are sent out for peer-review to ensure that they are of a high standard and make a contribution to dress history. The articles are accompanied by an extensive selection of book, exhibition and conference reviews, as well as listings of new books and articles published during the year, all of which seek to reflect the diverse range of material published about dress.

New Editorship

Costume's long-term editor for over forty years, Dr Ann Saunders, has now retired and handed over editorial control to independent historians Penelope Byrde, formerly Curator of the Museum of Costume and Fashion Research Centre, and Verity Wilson, formerly of the Victoria and Albert Museum.  Book reviews will now be handled by independent historian and Honorary Curator of Costume and Textiles for the National Trust for Scotland, Naomi E A Tarrant.  Please click on the names above ('Editors' section) for contact details.

Full Colour Publication

Costume is now published in full colour throughout from 2009.