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Time for Elegance

One of my favorite freelance costumers now has a website! If you are not yet familiar with Fanny Wilk- owner of Temps d’ Elegance, her costuming is absolutely exquisite. �� She creates period women’s clothing from the Renaissance up to…

Posted in Fashion History, Opportunities, Research

Thank you!

A great big thank you to the writers over at Favorite PASTimes for featuring Maggie May Fashions as one of May’s historical resources of the month! If you are not yet familiar with this blog, it is an excellent resource…

I am the lead designer and founder of Maggie May Clothing! Since childhood, I have been fascinated with folklife, history, and the “old ways of doing things.” When I was six years, my mother, Maggie May, made me my first historical costume (a Holly Hobby calico dress with matching sunbonnet)! As I grew older, I realized by donning the clothing of the past, I could obtain a deeper understanding of those who came before us. This fascination has followed me through life. I am now a formally trained historian and artist. I rely on my understanding of the past coupled with creative problem solving skills to design, drape, and create historical garments. When I am not working in my studio, I am tending my 12 acre hobby farm, playing dress up with my own children, or kayaking in the mountains.

Time for Elegance

Thank you!

1880s cattle ranch baroness gown

Downton Abbey Season 3

Ongoing and Upcoming Historical Clothing Exhibits

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

Bustle gown for Victorian Roses Ladies Riding Society