The Black Fashion Museum, Washington, DC

Founded in 1979 in New York City and now located in Washington, DC, the Black Fashion Museum researches, collects and displays garments & memorabilia that illustrate an important part of fashion history. From slave dresses to clothing by distinguished Black people of the past and present, the Museum ensures that African American fashion is preserved and celebrated.

VIEW HISTORY
THROUGH FASHION
The African Diaspora Experience

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By Appointment Only

   Founded in 1979 in New York City and now located in
   Washington, DC, the Black Fashion Museum researches,
   collects and displays garments & memorabilia that
   illustrate an important part of fashion history. From slave
   dresses to clothing by distinguished Black people of the
   past and present, the Museum ensures that African
   American fashion is preserved and celebrated.

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                     Lois Alexander-Lane , Founder

                     Joyce Alexander Bailey
                Executive Director & Board Chair

The Black Fashion Museum
2007 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
ph: (202) 667-0744
fax: (202) 667-4379
email: bfmdc@aol.com