The City Museum's warehouse holds a treasure in the form of a very extensive collection of clothes. Rarities from the 17th century are interspersed with dozens of items such as bodices and well-worn v-jeans. The sensitivity of the textiles to light, climate and wear makes the collection very demanding to exhibit.

The museum is now investing heavily in an upcoming exhibition and catalog on the theme of historical fashion. By following fashion from 1850 to 1970, we can show a collective history. On an individual level, it has gradually given us greater freedom to express ourselves on our own terms through our clothes. We move from the 1850s industrialization and migration from the countryside to Gothenburg, and on to the 20th century's continuing tug-of-war between tradition and modernity. The catalog and exhibition will explore the link between fashion and the difference in living space that people from different parts of society have had.

The catalogue plays an important role in the documentation of the exhibited objects, especially after the end of the exhibition, when the objects are made available for research purposes and a larger audience for a longer period of time. Supporting texts are written by the museum's experts and the texts are edited in a popular science style to reach a wide audience. High-quality photography and printing are essential for this type of image-based product.