Education, Research, Preservation, Design. Advances the global understanding of all aspects of dress and appearance.

(Labor/Trade Union)

Promotes the study and preservation of historic and contemporary dress. Publishes the scholarly journal Costume.

The non-profit association of design, production, and technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry. See also, USITT Costume Conference Archive

U.S. non-profit organizations whose stated mission is to identify and provide support to theatrical works of artistic merit, and to encourage and enable diverse audiences to attend live theatre and dance in all their venues.

Includes a "Bibliography" and "Further Resources" (relevant websites, reading lists, etc.)

Supports and promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles, and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to the present day. Publishes the academic journal, The Journal of Dress History.