Explore how practical farm clothing shaped identity, craftsmanship, and fashion from Vermont fields to modern wardrobes.

Farm Fashion examines the evolution of agricultural workwear and the enduring influence of utility, durability, and rural life on contemporary style.

Featuring historic garments, photographs, branding, and everyday objects, the exhibition explores how materials like wool and denim, along with functional details such as snaps, zippers, and sturdy construction, became both practical necessities and fashion statements. Shaped by Vermont’s agricultural history, the exhibition considers how farm clothing reflects changing ideas of labor, identity, and culture, revealing that while clothes may remain familiar, the ways we wear them continue to evolve.