Dressed for History Exhibition Tour with Fashion Historian Ivan Sayers

Join fashion historian Ivan Sayers, as he guides us through remarkable and rare collections of women’s fashion from 1750 to 2000 in the Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter exhibition. Ivan’s collection is one of four featured in the exhibition along with Claus Jahnke, Melanie Talkington and the members of the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume (SMOC). The Museum of Vancouver has invited these collectors to share their deep knowledge of costume history by showcasing pieces from their collections. Dressed for History: Why Costume Collections Matter  makes the case that fashion and costumes are significant and enduring expressions of personal identity and of political and social change. This exhibition confirms Vancouver as home to world-class costume interpreters, collectors and historians. Date: Thursday, May 11, 2023 Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm  Tickets: $25 General Admission, $15 Seniors, MOV Members, Students (A service fee, processing fee and GST is also applied to ticket sales) There will be several more tours with Ivan throughout the year. Spots are limited – register early! Masks, while not required are recommended. Please arrive 5 to 10 minutes early for the tour. Meeting point will be at the MOV gift shop.