Blue by Design: Elegance in Color

February 11, 2026 – Spring 2027

Blue is the most popular color in ten countries across four continents, including the United States of America. Costume designers for theatre and film employ blue to convey innocence, as in the Virgin Mary Blue, and to dress characters that are honest and have integrity. Dark blue suits have been favored by businessmen to convey their trustworthiness. Blue continues to represent calmness, trust, loyalty, and stability. This exhibit draws from the extensive Clothing and Textile Collection at the Museum at Texas Tech University to showcase dresses, hats, purses, shoes and quilts made in this favored color.