2023 EXHIBITIONS
FIBRE TO FASHION
Orientation exhibition that tells the story behind the seams. Follow the manufacturing process and history of basic fibres as they are transformed into fabric and fashion.
300 YEARS OF FASHION
Follow the changing silhouette in forty examples of fashion from the past three hundred years.
THE BEAD GOES ON: BOB MACKIE GOWNS FOR CHER
Our showcase features twelve examples of Bob Mackie's designs for Cher, dating from 1972 to 1981. Every example featuring the touchstones of his work: exquisite beadwork, illusion nudity, dramatic cuts, and glamour glamour glamour!
CORONATION COMMEMORATION
Textile souvenirs from past coronations highlight walls of Gallery '29
WEARING WATERLOO
The McKee cases will feature local fashions from the Waterloo Region (1973 - 2023), formerly known as Waterloo County (1853 - 1973). Savage Shoes, Forsythe shirts, Ingo sweaters... and more.