Fashion & the First Lady

Historic-fashion maven Karen (Ren) Antonowicz will take visitors on a journey through the fashion history of the nation’s First Ladies in a presentation  at New Haven Museum, “Fashion & the First Lady” on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 2 p.m. Register for this free event here.

From Martha Washington through to the 21^st century, Antonowicz will offer a fascinating survey of some of the most iconic First Ladies’ fashions. Using slides and video clips, and clothing and accessories from her personal collection, Antonowicz will share her knowledge of the wives of American presidents through the centuries. From the very beginning, Antonowicz says, First Ladies have been watched, admired, copied, and sometimes criticized, for their style.