What We Wore

Explore a changing exhibit of garments and their stories in What We Wore, a collections platform showcasing the rich collection of clothing and accessories at Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation^®.  

The 1960s was an era of exploration and pushing boundaries. It was the space age — Americans envisioned an exciting future that was convenient and automated. New materials and disposability were in. Find out how one novel promotional gimmick turned into a fashion movement by examining a few favorites from our collections.