Our Community
Our digital community is a thriving collective of individuals who are united by a shared fascination for couture fashion and haute couture history, patterns, and creations. Our community embraces individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are an experienced designer, a fashion enthusiast, a scholar, or new to the world of couture, we welcome you. Your passion and creativity are invaluable assets to our community.
The best way to stay engaged with the community is to download the free app "SpacesbyWix" in the Apple of Google Play Store and type in "couturepatternmuseum" (no spaces). The founders circle, blog, online courses, and free couture forum are all easily accessible on the Spaces by Wix App.
As a museum scholar, you are the only museum patrons who have exclusive educational privileges, like the ability to access and order 1:1 scale patterns from the museum's archive for self-study and learning. You have access to online recorded presentations, and are included in the prestigious Couture Scholar forum, where we discuss authentic Parisian haute couture techniques. Log in to access your benefits and participate.
Log into the Atelier Blog, a resource full of research, history, and behind-the-scenes insight into historical museum costume reconstructions. You'll find articles on couture history, designer profiles, techniques, and how we reconstruct each garment in our Santa Barbara Atelier. Not a member? It's just $5/month to view historical reconstructions and more. You also have access to the online database for research and inspiration. (No pattern downloads available). Explore membership options here.
