Tag: costumersofcolor
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COCO NOIR HISTORICAL SYMPOSIUM Virtual (Webinar)
Join Costumers of Color, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to celebrating multicultural excellence in historical costuming, for the inaugural CoCo Noir Historical Symposium (Zoom Webinar), happening Saturday, January 31, 2026, as our official kickoff to Black History Month. This virtual gathering centers Black costumers, living historians, reenactors, scholars, and creatives who bring the past to life through dress, performance, and scholarship.…
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Salon at Palais Royal
I am ecstatic about our 18th-century Chevalier event happening this October 5th! Inspired by the life of Jospeh Bologne (the Chevalier des Saint Georges) this event is titled: Salon at Palais Royal. For those planning to attend, or who are interested in Joseph Bologne, please read on for details. The information and links below will…
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Schedule of Events for Inclusive Costumers 2024-2025
Dear Gentle Readers, the next year will be filled with events for anti-racist costumers who support inclusion in the community to gather, swan about being fabulous, and have a swimmingly good time, all brought to you by Costumers of Color 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 🫖 First up on June 8, 2024 is our Regency Tea in…
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Carnevale 2024 for Costumers of Color
We are going to VENICE for #historicalcostuming and, more importantly, #inclusivecostuming in February 2024!! Spend 6 days in a Palazzo near the Grand Canal experiencing the historical delights of Venice during Carnevale. Then, head to a thermal springs resort to recover for 2 days in the warm, restorative waters of the Colli Euganei. I’m super…
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Carnevale 2024 with Costumers Of Color
Ya’ll. Yaaaaaaa’ll. We are going to have SO MUCH FUN. Seriously, sign up today. UPDATE – This trip is fully booked. Send in this form to get on the waiting list for our 2025 trip.
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Carnevale: 1790s Round Gown Project
Gigi here! I’m looking to wear 1790s Round Gowns & Open Robes for the #costumersofcolor #Venice2024 trip this coming February. This is my project plan and wish list for getting my outfits ready for the trip. I’ll keep you updated on progress each quarter of 2023. First, the foundations. I have 1780s stays from RedThreaded…
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Silk Routes Symposium 2023
A group of POC (people of color), who also happen to be historical costumers, have assembled and are planning a virtual symposium for February 5, 2023. The theme is Silk Routes, which finalized after consultation with costumers who will be teaching for the event. Bookmark this site and also the Instagram account @costumersofcolor for updates! We are…
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