Coats keep us warm, keep us dry, and often keep us very stylish. This exhibition brings together an array of 20th and 21st century men’s and women’s coats from the KSU Museum collection that highlight the changing trends of their time. The sources for today’s coats include the Chesterfield, Frock, Redingote, Pea, Mourning, Puffer, Duster, and of course, the Trench. Inspired by men’s tailoring, the military, and the dressing preferences of European Royals, coats are that stylish layer between the wearer and the world.
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The Modern Coat
From Trench coats to puffers to car coats and dusters, learn about the different types of forms of the functional accessory!
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Notable Designers
Learn about the history of recognised designers famed for creating extravagant pieces and changing fashion history to what we know today.
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