As a fashion historian specializing in 18th-century French dress, I create high-quality reproduction garments, provide lectures on fashion history, teach workshops on historical costume construction, and write for both scholarly and general audiences. My work combines archival and museum research with period-accurate craftsmanship. I’ve published two books on historical dress, contributed to scholarly journals and popular publications, and built a following of 2,700+ costume devotees on Instagram.
Background:
- Published author: Dressing à la Turque (Kent State University Press) and 18th Century Hair & Wig Styling
- MA History, Simmons College, 2001; MS Library & Information Science, Simmons College, 2000
- Co-founder & regular contributor to Frock Flicks
- 25 years researching and recreating historical fashion
What I Do
Custom Commissions
High-quality reproduction gowns and accessories for collectors, reenactors, and cultural institutions. Each piece is researched from primary sources and can be constructed using period techniques. Reproduction 18th-century wigs styled using historically-informed methods.
Writing & Research
Books, articles, and digital content on French fashion history for both scholarly and enthusiast audiences.
Workshops & Teaching
In-person and digital workshops, lectures, and tutorials on fashion history, historical wig styling, and 18th-century costume construction. For serious costumers who want to master methods and expand their knowledge base.
Why Work With Me
Historical Accuracy
Every piece grounded in archival/museum research and period construction methods.
Academic Credentials
MA in History with published scholarship on French fashion. Twenty-five years experience in academic research, specializing in dress history.
Expertise
Extensive research at museums holding historical dress plus established links to the American and European costume communities, including organizations and events like the Costume Society of America, Fêtes Galantes (Chateau de Versailles), Venice Carnival, Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte, Costume College, and the Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild.