Mad For Plaid

On display in the Chisholm Halle Costume wing, Mad For Plaid will weave the story of Northeast Ohio and America like never before. From the classroom to couture, plaid connects to prepsters, grunge, the hipster known as the urban woodsman, British culture, and classic chic. This exhibition will highlight recognizable brands, pop culture, and the heritage behind it all.

Local designers and businesses have also partnered with Cleveland History Center to tell the stories of plaid and the effect it has on the world of fashion and Northeast Ohio. Fashion lovers and museum guests can expect to see a kilt of Cleveland’s official tartan loaned by Kilted Bros on display, a shirt showcasing the style of the urban woodsman on loan from Whiskey Grade located in Ohio City, and many more tantalizing plaid pieces.  Lovers of all things plaid should also save the date for a new monthly program the Cleveland History Center is launching alongside the new exhibit called Style Me Saturdays. These monthly programs are free with museum admission, and encourage a deeper look into plaid and what inspired the exhibit. Programs include seeing pieces of the collection from the vault, hands on activities with local partners, and the opportunity to interact with the Curator of Costumes and Textiles.

Mad For Plaid is on display in the Chisholm Halle Costume wing June 1, 2018 through Sunday June 2, 2019.