Historical costume dramas such as Bridgerton and The Gilded Age showcase the exquisite clothing of the 19th century -a stark contrast to the t-shirts and jeans of today. When admiring these envy-worthy gowns and garments, the question often arises: "Why don't we dress like that anymore?"

Fashion historian Kay Demlow explains in detail how fashion evolved between the Victorian Age and the Roaring ‘20s and the historical context in which women changed the way they dressed...forever. Kay presents original antique clothing and fashions, explains its construction, and discusses how advancements in technology and society led to the new styles of the 20th century.

Kay Demlow is a fashion historian, designer, and dressmaker. For 30 years, Kay was the owner of Lavender's Green Historic Clothing, a custom sewing business in Hillsboro, Oregon. She has created authentic reproductions for historic sites, pageants, theaters, and living history reenactments. She is a member of the Hillsboro Historical Society, Five Oaks History Roundtable, Restore Oregon, Association of Living History Farms and Agricultural Museums, and the Edwardian Society of Oregon. She not only studies and sews authentic clothes, but also wears them at historical costume events throughout the year. For more information about Kay and her creations, visit www.lavendersgreen.com.

Enjoy 15% off your hotel stay on History Pub nights! Show your ticket at check-in.

These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp