The Association of Dress Historians

Who we are

The Association of Dress Historians (ADH) supports and promotes the study and professional practice of the history of dress, textiles, and accessories of all cultures and regions of the world, from before classical antiquity to the present day. The ADH is proud to support scholarship through international conferences, publication of The Journal of Dress History, prizes and awards for students and researchers, and ADH members’ events.

The Association of Dress Historians is a volunteer run UK registered charity (#1014876) with the core aim of advancing public knowledge and education in the history of dress and textiles. We value fairness and inclusivity for all activities undertaken by the charity and all individuals connected to the charity.