CHCS Membership

Join the Chicago Historical Costume Society and meet others in the Chicago community who share a passion for vintage and historical clothing. Your participation and contribution help our community thrive and ensure growth and development of our mission:

The Chicago Historical Costume Society is dedicated to making the study, wearing, preservation, and re-creation of historical clothing more accessible in the Chicagoland area. Through monthly programming of vibrant in-person and online events, we strive to provide our diverse community with tangible ways to connect with fashion history. We believe that learning about the history of clothing and wearing historical fashions can help people appreciate our shared histories, feel empowered to see themselves represented in history, and become more responsible clothing consumers.

In addition to supporting our missing, becoming a member includes:

• Free or discounted event tickets

• Early access to event tickets

• Access to Members-only events

• Access to Members-only spaces on our Discord server, including a "member" role

• Patrons: a "Thank You" feature on our website