Research
Parker R. McIntosh creates historical clothing and reproductions in Vancouver, British Columbia. He specializes in British?Canadian Uniforms of the Great War and menswear from 1830 to 1940. Research interests include blanket coats, European fashions in Canada and British Columbia, as well as womenswear of the 1890s. Recent research is focused on 19th century tailoring guides and cutting systems.
Parker studies original books and garments and in private and museum collections to reproduce the techniques and garments as accurately as possible. Selections of his work have been shown in fashion shows produced by the BC Society for the Museum of Original Costume. Parker is a member of the Costume Society of America and will be showing his Canadian Costume at the CSA's 2019 Symposium.
Commissions & Custom Work
Parker takes on a small number of local commissions for historic clothing of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, 1830 to 1940. He is also available for consulting or commissions for film and television.
Examples of Parker's work may be seen in the Portfolio or on Instagram.
If you have a question or are interested in a commission or custom project, please get in touch through the contact page.
