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Spanning from 15th- and 16th-century Renaissance velvets to contemporary high fashion, the Collection represents centuries of design, craftsmanship, and cultural expression. It includes works by some of the most influential designers in fashion history, including Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, Christian Dior, Charles James, Elsa Schiaparelli, Oscar de la Renta, Halston, and Yves Saint Laurent.
The James G. Galanos Archive at Drexel University was established through a gift of over 700 ensembles, along with thousands of photographs, sketches, textile swatches, and other materials from the designer’s personal collection.
Research and cataloging of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection is ongoing, and our records may be incomplete or evolving. In keeping with our educational mission, we strive to make as much of the collection accessible online as possible. Doing so sometimes requires flexibility in traditional metadata and cataloging standards. We welcome feedback that may help enhance the accuracy of our records and deepen understanding of the collection.
Please note that this online gallery may contain images, language, or visual material that some viewers may find offensive, derogatory, or disturbing. All images, titles, and inscriptions reflect the historical context in which they were created and do not represent the views or values of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection.
Google Arts & Culture
The Robert & Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection (FHCC) collaborated with Google and hundreds of world-renowned cultural institutions to bring 3,000 years of the world's fashion together in the largest virtual exhibition of style. The "We wear culture" project by Google Arts & Culture is a collaboration between the FHCC and over 180 institutions from around the world. View over 400 online exhibitions and stories sharing a total of 30,000 photos and videos; 4 virtual reality experiences of iconic fashion pieces; over 700 ultra high-resolution, gigapixel images, and over 40 venues offering backstage access on Google Street View.