Marissa Croft holds a doctorate in Rhetoric and Public Culture from Northwestern University and works as the Research and Insights Analyst at the Chicago History Museum. Her dissertation project offers a detailed look at the changing rules and rhetoric around fashion and accessories during the French Revolution, and her current research interests include the history of garment workers in Chicago and the 19th century women's dress reform movement. She is the president of the Chicago Historical Costume Society and is an experienced sewist with over 17 years of garment construction experience. Articles by Marissa Croft are written by her as an independent scholar and not on behalf of the Chicago History Museum.
The Meaning Of The 2025 Met Gala Theme Is Deeply Rooted In Black History
