Popularized for the masses by Queen Victoria, plaid connects to history, classic chic, prepsters, grunge, and the hipster known as the urban woodsman. This exhibition showcases Northeastern Ohio’s men, women, and children who wear plaid, highlighting recognizable brands, pop culture, and the heritage behind it all.
Details
This new exhibit highlights…
- Our city’s very own tartan: the Pride of Cleveland designed by the Kilted Bros
- Lumberjack Americana from Pendleton to today’s Urban Woodsman
- Iconic UK design houses like Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, and Burberry
- Rock n Roll and more!
Join us for StyleMe Saturdays
Get your fashion fix with our Style Me Saturdays programming series in the Chisholm Halle Costume Wing! Museum guests will have the opportunity to engage with the Curator of Costumes & Textiles, see garments pulled specially from storage, and experience hands on activities with local partners. These monthly programs will give attendees access to the Western Reserve Historical Society’s costume and textiles collection like never before. All programs are free with admission unless stated otherwise.
Join us for one (or all!) of these special fashion forward programs:
- Sat 6/2 – Mad for Plaid: Exclusive Curator Tours
- Sat 7/7 – Poolside Plaid: Summer Style from the Collection
- Sat 8/4 – Kilt 101: the Kilted Bros
- Sat 9/22 – Weaving Plaid: Praxis Fiber Workshop
- Sat 10/6 – NO PROGRAM
- Sat 11/3 – Rocker Plaid: Rock + Roll Hall of Fame
- Sat 12/8 – History on Tap: Cheers to Plaid: Scotch Tasting and Holiday Style from the Collection
- Sat 1/5 – Silver Screen Plaid
- Sat 2/2 – As If: ’90s Plaid from the Collection
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