The Fashion Archives and Museum: A hidden gem on Ship’s campus

The Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg University is a unique and historical destination on campus, dedicated to preserving and displaying fashion throughout the times. It was established in 1980 by Dr. Elizabeth Thompson, a former sociology professor who was interested in the drastic differences between historic children’s clothing and the clothing worn by children…

Fashion and Music Exhibit Opens March 30

The newest exhibit of the Fashion Archives and Museum (FA&M) will open to the public on March 30, 2024, from noon to 4:00 p.m. “Instrumental Fashions: Attire and Song” explores the long-standing relationship between the latest fashions and current hit songs about clothing. “Music and fashion have more in common than one might think,” explained…