Fashion Interest Groups

There are several groups around the nation that specialize in fashion/costume. If you have a certain interest in an area of fashion it's always nice to meet and interact with others that have common interests. Below is a list of a few groups that you can join:

International Textile and Apparel Association
http://www.itaaonline.org/
The ITAA is a professional, educational association composed of scholars, educators, and students in the textile, apparel, and merchandising disciplines in higher education. ITAA welcomes professionals employed in those fields who wish to join with members of the Association in the pursuit of knowledge, interchange of ideas, and dissemination of knowledge through meetings, special events, and publications.

Fashion Group International
http://newyork.fgi.org/
The Fashion Group International is a global, non-profit, professional
organization with 5000 members in the fashion industry including
apparel, accessories, beauty and home. The FGI mission is to be the pre-eminent authority on the business of fashion and design and to help its members become more effective
in their careers. To do this, FGI provides insights on major trends
in person, online and in print; access to business professionals and a
gateway to the influence fashion plays in the marketplace.

Costume Society of America
http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/
The Costume Society of America advances the global understanding of all aspects of dress and appearance. We work to stimulate scholarship and encourage study in the rich and diverse field of costume.

American Sewing Guild
http://www.asg.org/
American Sewing Guild is a membership organization that welcomes sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels and from many different walks of life. Chapters are located in cities all across the country and members meet monthly to learn new sewing skills, network with others who share an interest in sewing and participate in community service sewing projects. Membership in the Guild gives you an opportunity to experience your love of any type of home sewing with others who share your interest. (The Plano Chapter meets at Fabrique on the first Thursday of every month.)

Most of these organizations require a small membership fee. If you have any other associations that you think would be helpful to spread the word about, please feel free to post a comment and let us know!