about

madison hughes is a curator, antiques dealer, auctioneer and historical storyteller whose work blends victorian mourning, history, vintage fashion, gothic romance and cotemporary glamour. with a background rooted in classical ballet, madison brings a disciplined, performative, eye to everything she touches - an influence that continues to shape her approach to movement, silhouette and atmosphere.

her early experiences with show - work and as a dancer naturally led into runway and modeling work in new york city, where she developed a deep appreication for the arts, fashion as a narrative, preformance, and world - building. these years immeresed her in editorial spaces that valued drama, precision, and visiual impact - elemaents that now define the mean victorian aesthetic.

madison’s curatorial practice draws from victorian traditions, with a particular focus on mourning culture, adornment, and objects that carry emotional weight and deep history. pieces are sourced through private collections, estate sales, auctions, and long - standing dealer relationships. mean victorian operates as a living archive - not simply a collection of objects, but a carefully constructed world where history, beauty, and darkness co - exsist. shes strict on authenticity, condition and story.

with a life-long devotion to rare antiques and historical material culture, her fascination with history began early, along with her love for writing. she is also a mother of five, a role that has profoundly shaped her relationship to time, legacy, and preservation. equal parts archivist and provacatuer, madison hughes approaches antiques with great adoration and respect, shaped by historical reverance and modern glamour.