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Trunk Show

The Trunk Show is an opportunity for Costume College attendees with costuming related businesses to display and sell their goods while still being able to attend classes. It is also an opportunity for our attendees to support their fellow costumer’s entrepreneurial endeavors. 

Trunk Show 2026
Thursday, July 30th
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

New Location: Costero 

            

We’re making a splash this year! To kick off Costume College with a bang, we’ve moved the Trunk Show to Thursday Evening—and we’re hosting it right alongside the Welcome Party in Costero!

Now you can sip your favorite drink, sit poolside, mingle with fellow Costume College attendees, and shop the most exciting wares from our vendors all at once. It’s the ultimate meet, mingle, and shop experience to start Costume College off in style!

  • Where: Costero (By the Pool & Restaurant)
  • When: Thursday Evening during the Welcome Party - 8:00 - 10:00 pm
  • Vibe: Vibrant, Social, and Full of Treasures!

 

 Trunk Show Vendors for Costume College 2026

Country Countess
Historically inspired jewelry, accessories---caps and hats 
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Thimble and Plume
Patterns, fabric kits, tools, notions, and findings to take your historical costuming to the next level
www.thimbleandplume.com
 
Wires Crossed
Handmade copper and leather jewelry and accessories; crochet and Victorian mourning jewelry
www.wiresxcrossed.com
 
DLP HISTORICAL ACCESSORIES
Historically inspired accessories: chatelaines, chatelaine accessories, watch chains, and watches
DLPHistoricalAcc.etsy.com

Bags & Boards
Embroidered 18th-century pockets, garters, and reticules, plus pleater boards in various sizes
 
Dill of All Trades
Leather jewelry and accessories: bracelets, earrings, hair clips, pouches, card wallets, mug, goblet, and bottle holders
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North & South Emporium
High quality, historically accurate jewelry and accessories for 19th Century impressio
NorthSouthEmporium.etsy.com

Pegee of Williamsburg
Historical and theatrical sewing patterns and fabric
PegeeOfWilliamsburg.etsy.com
 
TÊTE-À-TÊTE by Lana Lily
Custom hairpieces available for multiple eras, including Mid-Victorian, Bustle and Regency, in a wide range of colors or custom-blended to match your hair color
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HoopWire
HoopWire has two strands of spring steel encased in high-quality, non-toxic polymer. The white plastic coating is dyeable.
HoopWire.com
 
Vintage Hats 
Vintage and retro Hats, cash only

 

 

Trunk show vendors will be announced in June 2026 

**All photographs on this page are by Art Andrews**