Events & Trips
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2026 Events
7/10 to 7/13 – Regency/Georgian Costuming in Scotland UK
10/3 – 18th C Symposium & Rococo Salon in Seattle, WA
10/16 to 10/18 – Magna Carta: Robin Hood & King John LARP in Seattle
2027 Events
1/11 to 1/18 – 18th C Creole Costuming in New Orleans
2/4 to 2/11 – Historical Costuming in Venice, Italy
3/31 to 4/7 – Italy by the Glass (Wine & Food Journey) in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna
4/16 to 4/18 – Belle Epoque Retreat (1870-1914) in Port Townsend, WA
Costumers of Color trips are open to travelers of all races and backgrounds. We ask every participant to help create a respectful, anti-racist, and community-minded travel environment. This includes following our community policies and being open to correction if harm occurs. Please review the policies here: https://costumersofcolor.org/policies/
Past Events
CoCo Noir Historical Symposium
18th-century Salon Chevalier Event – October 5, 2024
Historical Costuming in Venice, Italy with Costumers of Color
SCADEIB Collegium – January 20, 2024
Silk Routes Symposium 2023 – February 2023
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REVIEWS
My trip was everything that I had hoped for. Gigi offers experiences you won’t get in a typical tour, including meeting with costumers, history lovers, local chefs and photographers, that create a more bespoke and intimate experience. While we did attend costumes balls and parties, this one just a trip for that. Gigi arrives with a dossier for each of her group members fills with both relaxation time and local experiences you would miss out on otherwise. I highly recommend these trips for those looking for a personal experience guided by someone with real knowledge of the culture. – Maire, Italy 2026 (Venice Historical Trip)
Gigi did a great job customizing our trip to our preferences – the apartment we booked, the places we saw, and the restaurants we tried. The only downsides were not in anyone’s control (places under restoration). Jeremy, Italy 2024 (Florence & Siena Trip)
Words cannot express what it was like to connect with others who love to create costumes… you are an angel!!! Thank you for all you did for us. It was all above and beyond. Keep it small, that is the key. 🙂 – Franchesca, Italy 2024 (Venice, Ferrara, Bologna, & Florence Trip)
I especially loved the opportunity to meet and spend time with a great group of companions. Gigi is a wonderful host, knows her market and her locals. I felt safe and supported, and was able to contribute… I hope the same to everyone in the group. – Sophia, Italy 2024 (Venice & Abano Terme Spa Trip)