# Event Details - **Event Name**: MillTalk:The Secret History of Suits-How Industry Fashioned Modern Menswear - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The classic men’s dark tailored suit and crisp white shirt may look plain, but they are actually triumphs of 19th-century engineeringAbout this EventPresented by Chloe ChapinThe classic men’s dark tailored suit and crisp white shirt may look plain, but they are actually triumphs of 19th-century engineering. In this talk, dress historian Chloe Chapin takes us “behind the seams” to explore the mechanical, technological, and chemical innovations that made suits possible.From the river-powered machines of New England's textile mills to the caustic, labor-intensive chemistry of early bleacheries, we will uncover the hidden industrial technologies required to produce the simple uniform that clothed the nation.Drawing from her 2026 book, Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men, Chapin reveals how the Industrial Revolution fashioned modern men. is a costume designer, artist, and fashion historian. She has a PhD in American Studies from Harvard University and a master’s degree from FIT and the Yale School of Drama. A former Broadway costumer, Chapin brought her designer’s eye to the historical archives to better understand both the history of men's suits and their impact on the modern world. Her 2026 book, Suitable: The Sartorial Revolution and the Fashioning of Modern Men, investigates the materiality, manufacture, and meaning behind men’s suits between the American Revolution and the Civil War.She works at Harvard University and lives in Cambridge, MA. She and her dog Tiny walk along the Charles River every morning. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waltham/milltalk-the-secret-history-of-suits-how-industry-fashioned-modern-menswear/100001992396957935 - **Event Categories**: art, performances, fine-arts, theatre, entertainment, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: Under 16 with Guardian - door_time: 2026-09-16T22:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Waltham - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation - **lat**: 42.372984 - **long**: -71.23400200000003 - **full address**: Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MillTalk:The Secret History of Suits-How Industry Fashioned Modern Menswear - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/40472a7890344f0412ae4acb2bff3db7815c0d7677d7cbbbc85163f6d61713b6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd6bc91-gmir.jpg?v=1782310785 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MillTalk:The Secret History of Suits-How Industry Fashioned Modern Menswear being held? - **A:** MillTalk:The Secret History of Suits-How Industry Fashioned Modern Menswear takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation, 154 Moody Street, Waltham, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing MillTalk:The Secret History of Suits-How Industry Fashioned Modern Menswear? - **A:** MillTalk:The Secret History of Suits-How Industry Fashioned Modern Menswear is organized by Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MillTalk:The Secret History of Suits-How Industry Fashioned Modern Menswear is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waltham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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