Costumers of Color

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On October 3, 2025 our third annual Costumers of Color 501(c)(3) historical costuming event happens in Seattle, WA! To celebrate a third year of unwavering commitment to multicultural costuming excellence we are hosting an 18th-century Rococo /Georgian Symposium & Salon as it should have been: open to the global community of POC (People of Color). If you are POC and would like to wear the clothing your ancestors might have worn during the 18th-century you are most welcome to. **If you are not POC please stick to European/ American 18th-century fashions. 

There will be an optional Friday dinner and Sunday brunch for those interested. Details TBD.

The Saturday event will be comprised of two sessions; the Symposium and the Salon.

The 18th-Century Symposium (period clothing optional) will begin at 10am with a morning of classes and lectures on 18th-century games, sword fighting, dancing, daily life, and fashion. A lunch will be available from 12pm to 1pm. The 18th-Century Symposium will end at 2pm.

The 18th-Century Salon (period clothing required) will open at 6pm for a cocktail hour, followed by historical dancing, historical games, and socializing in the Drawing Room and Ballroom. Doors close at 11pm and our group nightcap at the 515 Lounge runs from 11pm to 12:30am. #costumersofcolor #rococosalon

Photo galleries of our previous Salon events are available on SmugMug here. A video overview of our previous salon is posted on our YouTube here and will give you a feel for how this event will unfold.

Tickets are not refundable, but you are welcome to resell your ticket. If you do, please notify Gigi by sending her an email with the new ticket holder’s name at costumersofcolor@gmail.com.

TENTATIVE WEEKEND SCHEDULE

FRIDAY

7pm Icebreaker Dinner

• Location: The Fig & The Judge Restaurant at Renaissance Seattle Hotel

SATURDAY

10am – 2pm Symposium classes, lunch, and keynote lecture

• 10am – Historical Games Practice
• 11am – 18th Century Historical Costuming Panel Discussion
  • Erika (@erikaalamode)
  • Ivy (@the_sewlo_artist)
  • Kennedy (@soulaani.seamstress)
  • Heather (@sionnach.studios)
• 12pm – Refreshment Break
• 1230pm-2pm Keynote lecture + Q&A
  • Speaker: Cheyney McKnight @notyourmommashistory
  • Title: TBD

6pm-11pm Rococo/ Georgian Salon

• 6pm to 7pm – Cocktail Hour w 18th C music played 
• 7pm-10:30pm Salon: dancing, games, socializing
• 10:30pm Group photo, last call

11pm – 12:30am Nightcap at 515 Lounge

SUNDAY

10:30am Brunch at The Fig & The Judge Restaurant in Renaissance Seattle Hotel

TICKETS

VIP – $179: Access to the afternoon Symposium, with lunch included. Access to evening Salon, with a glass of prosecco or mocktail served during the cocktail hour and light hors d’oeuvres served during the evening.

Clothing Resources:

You’ll find information on both feminine and masculine dress for the following decades at the listed links:

• 1750 Robe à la Française
• 1750-1770 Robe a la Francaise
• 1770-1779 https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1770-1779/
• 1780-1789 https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1780-1789/
• 1790-1799 https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1790-1799/

Fashion Overview Videos:

• Dames a la Mode Sacque Back Gown/ Robe a la Francaise
• Sew Through Time 1770s-1790s Round Gowns

18th-Century Dress Patterns: