Fashion History in Public

Jess Crane brings fashion history, design, sustainability, and community storytelling into public view through exhibitions, creative collaborations, garments, and public-history projects. These selected works connect material culture with the people and places that shape Illinois and Midwest fashion.

Founder, Illinois Fashion History · Regional Director, FGI Chicago · Managing Board Member, AIBI Chicago

Evanston History Center
Pleats and Folds

2025
ReFashioning History Design & Museum Exhibit

Evanston History Center
Sparkling Shores

2024
ReFashioning History Design & Museum Exhibit