Fashion at Killerton

We are planning for the fashion collection to re-open on 21 June, subject to Government restrictions lifting.

Under the guidance of Costume Curator, Shelley Tobin, Killerton's fashion collection is the largest cared for by the National Trust, with over 20,000 pieces of clothing, accessories and objects.

Tennis clothing through the ages

Fashion at Killerton

Tree of Life fashion exhibition at Killerton

Fashion at Killerton 

From hat pins to Queen Victoria bodices - there's plenty to see in the fashion collection.

Dazzling dresses fit for a dance

Costume musings from the curator 

Here you'll find articles written by Killerton's Costume Curator, Shelley Tobin, as she uncovers the history behind special pieces from the costume collection.

Pauline Joran, mother of Paulise de Bush in period dress

The history of the Paulise de Bush costume collection 

The fashion and dress collection at Killerton started with the Paulise de Bush costume collection. Find out how the collection came together and why it is held at Killerton.

The Costume Assistant packing items from the collection

Killerton's collection

Find photographs and details of thousands of items, from dress patterns to ballgowns to underwear and shawls.

Explore the collection