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    Dressed: The History of Fashion – iHeartRadio

    With over 7 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.

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    Fashion History Now #30 Jun 17, 2021

    Join this week's minisode for a discussion of Mister Rogers' sweaters, Miss Piggy's Instagram, the easy-to-wee jumpsuit of your dreams and some of Christian Dior's favorite dishes.

    LINKS:

    • Miss Piggy: https://www.instagram.com/realmisspiggy/
    • The 1Z by Welld Workwear: https://www.instagram.com/wearewelld/
    • https://diorpress.com/la_cuisine_cousu-main/
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    Textures: The History and Art of Black Hair, an interview with Dr. Tameka Ellington and Dr. Joseph Underwood Jun 15, 2021

    This week we take a peek inside the upcoming exhibition Textures: The History and Art of Black Hair which will be on at the Kent State Museum from September 2021 through August 2022.

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    Fashion History Now #29: When Fashion is Art, an interview with Instagrammer Melania Chavarria Nuño Jun 10, 2021

    Tune in this week as @matching.melania joins us to discuss her incredible work on Instagram which marries contemporary art and fashion.

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    Fashion Under Fascism, an interview with Dr. Eugenia Paulicelli Jun 08, 2021

    This week, Dr. Eugenia Paulicelli joins us to discuss how fashion functioned under Mussolini's fascist regime in Italy during the period between WWI and WWII.


    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Paulicelli, Eugenia. Fashion Under Fascism: Beyond the Black Shirt. New York: Berg, 2004.
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    FHN #28: The Power of Style with Christian Allaire Jun 03, 2021

    Christian Allaire joins us to discuss his recently released book The Power of Style, a celebration of the sartorial expression dedicated “to all the kids who feel like they aren’t seen or heard."

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    The Material World Remade, c.1500-1820 with Dr. Beverly Lemire Jun 01, 2021

    Beginning in the early 16th century, bureoning international trade markets transported new products--and new fashions--around the globe, effectively transforming material cultures in ways which still resonate to this day. Dr. Beverly Lemire joins us to discuss her book Global Trade and the Transformation of Consumer Cultures: The Material World Remade, c. 1500-1820.

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    Fashioned from Nature in China: An Interview with Edith Cheung, Part II May 27, 2021

    Edith Cheung, curator of Fashioned from Nature in China: Then and Now, shares with us her path to becoming a fashion and textile consultant for the Chinese National Silk Museum.


    Recommended browsing:

    • https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/china-national-silk-museum
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    Fashioned from Nature in China: An Interview with Edith Cheung, Part I May 25, 2021

    On view now at Design Society, Shenzhen, the V&A's exhibition Fashioned from Nature traces the complex relationship between fashion and nature over a 2,300 year period. Guest curator Edith Cheung joins us to discuss the Chinese fashions and textiles featured in the exhibition’s new section Fashioned from Nature in China: Then and Now.


    Exhibition details: http://www.designsociety.cn/en/category/event-list/detail!fashioned-from-nature

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    Fashion History Now #27: Queen Bey and Black is King, an interview with Darnell-Jamal Lisby May 20, 2021

    Beyhive gather 'round and rejoice! This week we will be discussing Beyoncé's project Black is King, which is a visual and musical reimagining of The Lion King.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • https://www.teenvogue.com/story/black-is-king-african-fashion-references
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    Fashioning Music Culture, an interview with June Ambrose May 18, 2021

    This week we speak with June Ambrose about her incredible 25 year career shaping fashion and music culture. From her work with Missy Elliot, Puff Daddy and Jay-Z, we speak about creating the looks for some of music's most iconic moments.

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    An Interview with "Gernreich Girl" Barbara Flood May 13, 2021

    Barbara Flood joins us to discuss her passion for fashion that spans her 1960s and 70s modeling career as a "Gernreich Girl" into the present day.

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    Rudi Gernreich, an interview with Alexander Joseph May 11, 2021

    Rudi Gernreich pushed fashion forward in a way that many of his innovations are essentials in our wardrobes today. Yet, during the 1960s and 1970s, he was dubbed 'a far out eccentric' by many. Join us this week for our discussion with Alex Joseph to learn more.

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    Re-Dressed: The King of Sexy Cling, an interview with Stephen Burrows May 06, 2021

    Stephen Burrow's bright and slinky clothes defined the disco era. This week we speak with a fashion icon on the occasion of his new collaboration with Target.

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    Re-Dressed: The Battle of Versailles, an interview with Robin Givhan May 04, 2021

    This week marks the 45th anniversary of one of American fashion's greatest moments. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan joins us to discuss a legendary fashion face-off between French haute couture and American design.

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    Re-Dressed: Fashionable Filipinas Apr 29, 2021

    This week we revisit our season one episode where we explored the origins and evolution of the Filipino terno with Gino Gonzales, co-author with Mark Lew Higgins of the book Fashionable Filipinas: An Evolution of the Philippine National Dress in Photographs 1860-1960.

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    Fashioning the Philippines: Salvacion Lim Higgins, An Interview with Mark Lewis Higgins Apr 27, 2021

    When fashion designer Salvacion Lim "Slim" Higgins opened her first atelier in Manila in 1947, she ushered in both the golden age of Filipino couture and her own forty-plus year career. Her son Mark Lewis Higgins joins us to discuss her incredible life and legacy.

    Recommended additional resources:

    SLIM fashion school:

    • www.slimfashion.com
    • www.slimsonline.school


    Video on SLIM's legacy

    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgMwYXPaq2U
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    The 90s, an interview with Colleen Hill, part 2 Apr 22, 2021

    Fashion historian and Curator of Costume and Accessories at The Museum at FIT, Colleen Hill, joins us again today for part two of our discussion on fashion in the 1990s.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Hill, Colleen. Fashion in the Nineties. New York: Rizzoli, 2021.
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    The 90s, an interview with Colleen Hill, part 1 Apr 20, 2021

    Supermodels, grunge, minimalism, oh my! This week Colleen Hill joins us for a two-part episode on fashion in the 1990s.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Hill, Colleen. Fashion in the Nineties. New York: Rizzoli, 2021.
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    Fashion History Now #26: Little Red Fashion for Kids and Teens, an interview with Jonathan Joseph Apr 15, 2021

    Parents rejoice! This week fellow Dressed listener Jonathan Joseph joins us to speak about his new fashion ed-tech start up for kids and teens.

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    The Red Dress Embroidery Project with Artist Kirstie Macleod Apr 13, 2021

    202 embroiders. 28 countries. 1 dress. Artist Kirstie Macleod joins us to share the stories behind the The Red Dress Project, an eleven year collaboration empowering women artisans from around the world to share their stories through embroidery.

    • https://reddressembroidery.com
    • www.kirstiemacleod.co.uk
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    Fashion History Now #25: "Vintage Style Not Vintage Values" with Dandy Wellington Apr 08, 2021

    Band leader, vintage aficionado, and style activist Dandy Wellington joins us to discuss the power and joy of vintage dressing today.

    More on Dandy's work: www.dandywellington.com

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    Refashioning and Cripping Masculinity with Dr. Ben Barry Apr 06, 2021

    Today we are joined by fashion educator, researcher, and activist Dr. Ben Barry whose work on refashioning and cripping masculinities challenges and redefines dominant definitions of fashion.

    For more on Dr. Barry's work:

    • www.refashioningmasculinity.com
    • www.crippingmasculinity.com
    • www.fashionstudies.ca
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    Fashion History Mystery #56- April & Cassidy Fools' Day Apr 01, 2021

    Join Cassidy as she tries to fool April--and vice versa--with wacky facts and fictions from fashion history.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Golbin, Pamela. Couture Confessions. New York: Rizzoli, 2016.
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    Hanae Mori, an interview with Ayaka Sano Mar 30, 2021

    This week Ayaka Sano joins us to discuss the early years of the career of Japanese designer Hanae Mori, the first Asian woman to be admitted to the ranks of French haute couture.

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    Norma Kamali is Invincible, part 2 Mar 25, 2021

    Today we continue our conversation by one of our favorite designers, Norma Kamali, who has been a defining force in American fashion for more than five decades.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Kamali, Norma. I Am Invincible. New York: Abrams, 2021.
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    Norma Kamali is Invincible, part 1 Mar 23, 2021

    This week we are delighted to be joined by one of our favorite designers, Norma Kamali, to chat about her role in defining American fashion for more than five decades.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Kamali, Norma. I Am Invincible. New York: Abrams, 2021.
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    Fashion HIstory Now #24 Mar 18, 2021

    This week, we make our recommendations for digital fashion history resources.


    Instagram accounts:

    https://www.instagram.com/matching.melania/

    https://www.instagram.com/noraesdollhouse/


    Victorian Mourning Practices:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5w2wN301Lk


    Slow Factory Open Education:

    https://slowfactory.foundation/open-education


    The Roaring 20s and Swinging 60s:

    https://exhibitions.fitnyc.edu/roaring-20s-and-swinging-60s/exhibition/


    www.ikeamuseum.com


    Willi Smith Community Archive:

    https://willismitharchive.cargo.site/

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    A History of the Vietnamese Nail Salon with Filmmaker Adele Pham Mar 16, 2021

    How did the Vietnamese come to dominate the multi-billion dollar nail industry? Filmmaker Adele Pham joins us to discuss her film Nailed It, which explores the history of Vietnamese nail salons in America.

    • https://www.naileditdoc.com
    • https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nailedit
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    FHN #23 Cutting Portraits with Silhouette Artist Charles Burns Mar 11, 2021


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    Re-Dressed: Silhouette and Leotard: A Tale of Two Men? Mar 09, 2021

    In anticipation of this week's Fashion History Now, we revisit one of our very first episode's in season one where we met the men behind the fashion: Étienne de Silhouette (1709-1767) and Jules Leotard (1842-1870).

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    Chicago's Fashionable Past with Jessica Pushor, Part II Mar 04, 2021

    What treasures lie in the Chicago History Museum's 50,000 piece dress and textile collection? From Abraham Lincoln's belongings to rare Parisian haute couture, Jessica Pushor is back to share some of the collection's highlights and surprises.

    • https://www.chicagohistory.org/collections/collection-contents/costume-and-textiles/
    • https://images.chicagohistory.org
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    Chicago's Fashionable Past with Jessica Pushor, Part I Mar 02, 2021

    Today, we are joined by "librarian of clothing" Jessica Pushor, collections manager of the Chicago History Museum's 50,000+ piece dress and textile collection. Pushor takes us behind the scenes and back in history in part one of a two-part episode on Chicago's fashionable past.

    https://www.chicagohistory.org/collections/collection-contents/costume-and-textiles/

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    Zelda Wynn Valdes, an interview with Nancy Deihl Feb 23, 2021

    Beloved by sirens of the stage and screen for her curve clinging creations, this week Nany Deihl joins us to discuss Zelda Wynn Valdes. We also bust a few myths about who designed the Playboy Bunny costume.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Deihl, Nancy, ed. The Hidden History of American Fashion: Rediscovering 20th Century Women Designers. New York: Bloomsbury, 2018.
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    Re-Dressed: Supreme Glamour, an Interview with Mary Wilson Feb 18, 2021

    This week we celebrate the life and legacy of Mary Wilson (1944-2021), founding member of The Supremes and author of the book Supreme Glamour. Ms. Wilson joined us on season 3 to discuss her book, the evolution of the group's now iconic wardrobe and the integral role that fashion--and supreme glamour--played in the success of one of the greatest singing trios of all time.

    Recommended Reading:

    • Mary Wilson's Supreme Glamour (Thames and Hudson, 2019)
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    Refashioning History, an interview with artist Fabiola Jean-Louis Feb 16, 2021

    This week we speak with one of our favorite contemporary artists, Fabiola Jean-Louis, who rewrites history by photographing women of color in the historic silhouettes she painstakingly recreates from paper.

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    Bonnie Cashin, an interview with Dr. Stephanie Lake, part 2 Feb 11, 2021

    In the second installment of this episode, we speak about Bonnie's unique design lexicon and how her working methods blazed new territory in the fashion industry.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Lake, Stephanie. Bonnie Cashin: Chic is Where You Find It. New York: Rizzoli, 2016.
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    Bonnie Cashin, an interview with Dr. Stephanie Lake, part 1 Feb 09, 2021


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    Historical Costuming in the Time of Covid with Dr. Christine Millar of Sewstine, Part II Feb 04, 2021

    From tight-lacing to sitting in a bustle, Christine is back to discuss the realities of wearing historical dress, smashing some popular fashion history myths in the process.

    • Christine's website: https://sewstine.com
    • Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClE05Q8Hh939-3BY8p9MPoQ
    • Inclusion in the Costuming Community: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3tdjRLBcdo
    • "Why Bridgerton is Problematic" panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XQxFcRfWSc
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    Historical Costuming in the Time of Covid with Dr. Christine Millar of Sewstine, Part I Feb 02, 2021

    Dr. Christine Millar of "Sewstine" joins us to discuss her relationship with historical costuming, a well deserved respite from her work as a doctor during COVID-19.

    • Christine's website: https://sewstine.com
    • Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClE05Q8Hh939-3BY8p9MPoQ
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    A History of Pockets, an interview with Dr. Ariane Fennetaux, part 2 Jan 28, 2021

    In part two of our episode with Dr. Ariane Fennetaux, we discuss the intimate nature of pockets and what women historically carried in them.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Burman, Barbara and Ariane Fennetaux. The Pocket: A History of Women's lives, 1660-1900. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2019.
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    A History of Pockets, an interview with Dr. Ariane Fennetaux, part 1 Jan 26, 2021

    Since day one of Dressed, our listeners have deluged us with requests for an episode on pockets. This week we deliver with a two part episode on the history of the pocket with Dr. Ariane Fennetaux.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Burman, Barbara and Ariane Fennetaux. The Pocket: A History of Women's lives, 1660-1900. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2019.
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    FHN #22: Bridgerton or Bust! Jan 21, 2021

    Per popular request, we take a deep dive into all things Bridgerton costumes for our first Fashion History Now of Season 4!

    Recommended Watching:

    • Costuming Drama https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XQxFcRfWSc
    • Abby Cox https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYuGg9CEY5Y
    • Lady Rebecca Fashions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-jr1KXMqvw
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    Magic Maker: An Interview with Designer Zaldy Goco Jan 19, 2021

    Fashion and fantasy merge in the work of designer Zaldy Goco who joins us to discuss his incredible thirty plus year career as a magic maker, transforming stars from Lady Gaga to RuPaul to performers of the Cirque du Soleil stage.

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    Fashion and the Showgirl, Part II Dec 17, 2020

    Today, we continue our exploration of the century long love affair between fashion and the showgirl.

    Recommended reading and viewing:

    • Es-pranza Humphrey's article “Fashioning the Black Chorus Girl"
    • Elspeth Brown's Work! A Queer History of Modeling
    • Marcel Sauvage's Les Mémoires de Joséphine Baker
    • Baker's 1931 Casino de Paris performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HqDSY9l9A
    • Robin Givhan's The Battle of Versaiiles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History
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    Fashion and the Showgirl, Part I Dec 15, 2020

    With her towering headwear and sparkling body suit, the showgirl is an instantly recognizable, cross cultural pop icon. This two part episode explores her lesser known relationship to fashion, a love affair that extends back over one hundred years.

    Recommended Reading:

    • Andrea Stuart's Showgirls
    • Linda Mizejewski, Ziegfeld Girl: Image and Icon in Culture and Cinema
    • Jane Merrill’s The Showgirl Costume: An Illustrated History
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    Tudor Fashion, an interview with Eleri Lynn, part 2 Dec 10, 2020

    In part two of our episode with Tudor fashion scholar Eleri Lynn, we discuss sumptuary laws as well as grooming, hygiene and laundry practices at the Tudor court.


    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Lynn, Eleri. Tudor Fashion. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017
    • Lynn, Eleri. Tudor Textiles. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2020
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    Tudor Fashion, an interview with Eleri Lynn, part 1 Dec 08, 2020

    Kirtles, codpieces and Henry the VIII, oh my! This week we discuss fashion at the Tudor court with Eleri Lynn, Curator of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection of the Historic Royal Palaces.


    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Lynn, Eleri. Tudor Fashion. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2017
    • Lynn, Eleri. Tudor Textiles. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2020
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    The Sartorialist, an interview with Scott Schuman, part 2 Dec 03, 2020

    We continue our conversation with street style photographer extraordinaire, Scott Schuman, and speak about his five books and fifteen-year career as The Sartorialist.

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    The Sartorialist, an interview with Scott Schuman, part 1 Dec 01, 2020

    Street style photographer extraordinaire, Scott Schuman, joins us this week to speak about his five books and fifteen-year career as The Sartorialist.

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    Fashion History Now #21 Nov 26, 2020

    In this latest edition of Fashion History Now, we catch up on the latest fashion history and fashion history-making news from Harry Styles gender-bending cover to lip art to "the Incredible Whiteness of the Museum Fashion Collection."


    Further Reading:

    • https://www.vogue.com/article/dolly-parton-best-fashion-moments-life-in-looks
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/29/style/museums-fashion-racism.html
    • https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/queen_and_crown
    • https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2021-ready-to-wear/moschino
    • https://www.fashionmonitor.com/blog/TC3/on-our-radar-lip-artists
    • https://wearealma.mx/
    • https://maskalike.com
    • www.fashionstudiesalliance.org
    • https://www.essence.com/feature/zendaya-on-winning-her-emmy-activism-through-art-and-honoring-black-style-icons/
    • https://www.vogue.com/article/harry-styles-cover-december-2020
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    The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion with Petra Slinkard Nov 24, 2020

    Fashion and textile curator Petra Slinkard joins us to discuss the exhibition Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion, on view at the Peabody Essex Museum until March 2021.

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    Fashion History Mystery #55- Fashion Celebrates St. Catherine's Day Nov 19, 2020

    Next week marks St. Catherine's Day on November 25th. In this week's minisode we explore the special nature of St. Catherine's Day to the French fashion industry.

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    Mend!: an interview with Kate Sekules Nov 17, 2020

    This week we explore the history of mending as well as the contemporary visible mending movement with guest Kate Sekules.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Sekules, Kate. Mend!: A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto. New York: Penguin Books, 2020. www.visiblemending.com
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    Fashion History Now #20: The Future of Fashion is Indigenous with Vogue's Christian Allaire Nov 12, 2020

    This week we are joined by fashion journalist Christian Allaire (Ojibwe) whose work for Vogue magazine is bringing Indigenous fashion designers to the international fore.

    Christian's work: https://www.vogue.com/contributor/christian-allaire

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    For the Love of Fashion: An Interview with Hamish Bowles Nov 10, 2020

    Fashion historian, couture collector, museum curator, author, Vogue International Editor-at-Large, Hamish Bowles is the wearer of many stylish hats! He joins us to share the childhood origins of his passion for fashion history and the building blocks of his extraordinary life and career.


    Hamish for Vogue: https://www.vogue.com/contributor/hamish-bowles

    Hamish's collection: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/hamish-bowles-couture-collection

    Hamish as the host of In Vogue: http://listen.vogue.com/dressed

    Hamish's latest book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/647449/the-world-of-federico-forquet-by-hamish-bowles-photography-by-guido-taroni-contributions-by-allegra-caracciolo-agnelli-marella-caracciolo-chia-and-sofia-gnoli/9780847868995

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    Not All Heroes Wear Capes: RGB's Supreme Court Style Nov 05, 2020

    In commemoration of the life and legacy of the trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we look at the meaning behind her signature collars.

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    Button Power: 125 Years of Saying it with Buttons, an interview with Christen Carter and Ted Hake Nov 03, 2020

    This week we explore the political power of the pin-back button and many of its other fun incarnations intended to convey a message.

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    Creepy, Crawly Contraptions from Fashion History with Holly Frey Oct 29, 2020

    We are pleased to welcome Dressed producer and podcast host extraordinaire Holly Frey to the show this week. A fellow Halloween and fashion lover, Holly joins us in a discussion about bizarre fashion and beauty contraptions from history.

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    The Art of Arab Dress with Dr. Reem El Mutwalli Oct 27, 2020

    Dr. Reem El Mutwalli joins us in a discussion of her organization The Zay Initiative, a fashion history archive dedicated to collecting, documenting and digitally archiving dress from across the Arab world.

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    Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion, an interview with Amy de la Haye, pt. 2 Oct 22, 2020

    In part two of this two-part series, Amy de la Haye joins us to speak about fashion's love affair with the rose, her book The Rose in Fashion: Ravishing and its associated exhibition which is to be mounted at The Museum at FIT.

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    Ravishing: The Rose in Fashion, an interview with Amy de la Haye, pt. 1 Oct 20, 2020

    In part one of this two-part series, Amy de la Haye joins us to speak about the historic symbolism of the rose, her book The Rose in Fashion: Ravishing and its associated exhibition which is to be mounted at The Museum at FIT.

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    Fashion History Mystery #53: Suffragist Herstory: Miss Mabel Ping-Hua Lee Oct 15, 2020

    On this week's minisode we delve into the incredible life of suffragist Mable Ping-Hua Lee, the activist who dedicated her life to the suffrage movement and women's rights despite the fact she may have never received the right to vote herself.

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    Re-Dressed: Styling the American Suffragist, an interview with Raissa Bretaña Oct 13, 2020

    With the US presidential election just three weeks out, we re-air our episode with fashion historian, educator and historic interpreter Raissa Bretaña about her work on the roll of style within the American suffrage movement.

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    Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl's Love Letter to the Power of Fashion with Dr. Tanisha C. Ford Oct 08, 2020

    Dr. Tanisha C. Ford returns to discuss her recently released memoir Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl’s Letter to the Power of Fashion (2019).

    More on Dr. Ford:

    • http://www.tanishacford.com


    Recommended Reading:

    • The Incredible Whiteness of the Museum Fashion Collection: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/29/style/museums-fashion-racism.html
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    Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Politics of Global Soul with Dr. Tanisha C. Ford Oct 06, 2020

    The paradox of clothing is that it can be at once the most public and the most personal of items a person can use to express their identity historically and today, a dichotomy found throughout the work of today's guest Dr. Tanisha C. Ford. She joins us for part one of a two part discussion on her books Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul (2015), and her recently released memoir Dressed in Dreams: A Black Girl’s Letter to the Power of Fashion (2019).

    More on Dr. Ford:

    • http://www.tanishacford.com


    Additional Reading:

    • Kwame Brathwaite: Black is Beautiful
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    Fashion History Now #19: Finding Future Vintage, an interview with Gabriel Brandon-Hanson and Jesus Herrera Oct 01, 2020

    This week designers Gabriel Brandon-Hanson and Jesus Herrera join us to discuss their vintage shop which features exquisitely handmade garments sourced from all over Mexico and how their contemporary brand, Les Jesus, partners with embroiderers and artisans using traditional techniques.

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    Floriography: The Victorian Language of Flowers, an interview with Jessica Roux Sep 29, 2020

    Daffodils for your unrequited love, lavender for your sworn enemy. This week author and illustrator Jessica Roux joins us to discuss how the Victorians used the symbolism of flowers as a means of communication.

    Recommended Reading:

    • Roux, Jessica. Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers. Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2020.
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    Fashion History Mystery #52: Driving Fashion Sep 24, 2020

    This week we explore the symbiotic relationships between modern women, fashion, and cars at the dawn of the twentieth century.

    Recommended reading:

    • Georgine Clarsen's Eat My Dust: Early Women Moderists
    • Emily Remus's A Shoppers’ Paradise: How the Ladies of Chicago Claimed Power and Pleasure in the New Downtown
    • A'Lelia Bundles's On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker
    • Dorothy Levitt's 1909 guidebook https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Woman_and_the_Car/OkxVAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=Dorothy+Levitt+dedicated+an+entire+chapter+in+her+1909+book+The+Woman+and+the+Car&printsec=frontcover
    • FIDM's "Traveling Duster" blog: https://blog.fidmmuseum.org/museum/2010/09/traveling-dusters.html
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    Advanced Style, Part II: Meet the Models and Muses Sep 22, 2020

    This week, we meet some of the muses of Ari Seth Cohen's Advanced Style and Advanced Love series who join us to share the myriad of lessons and philosophies they've learned from their many years of getting dressed.

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    Fashion History Now #18: In Vogue: The 1990's with Hamish Bowles Sep 17, 2020

    Cassidy and April "sit down" with Hamish Bowles, fashion historian, couture collector, Vogue editor, and new host of the podcast In Vogue: The 1990s.

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    Advanced Style, Part I: An Interview with Ari Seth Cohen Sep 15, 2020

    Style knows no age. In part one of this two part episode, photographer Ari Seth Cohen joins us to discuss Advanced Style, his street style blog turned international movement celebrating "the stylish senior set."

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    Fashion History Now #17 Sep 10, 2020

    We cover everything from smart wool to stylin' penguins in this week's discussion that also includes what is happening in the world of online fashion auctions, vintage department store catalogs, and must watch docu-series.

    • Knit for Nature: https://scoop.upworthy.com/109-year-old-spent-his-final-years-knitting-tiny-sweaters-for-injured-penguins
    • Smart Wool: https://www.seas.harvard.edu/news/2020/09/wool-material-can-remember-and-change-shape
    • Glasses masks: https://www.wiresglasses.com/masks-all
    • Art of Style: https://www.amazon.com/Art-of-Style/dp/B07CLFS1J2
    • Fashion and textile auction houses: https://augusta-auction.com/ , https://www.kerrytaylorauctions.com/
    • 1911 Harrods for Everything catalog: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61985
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    A History of the Paper Pattern Industry Sep 08, 2020

    This week we honor the work of costume designer, fashion historian and expert on the history of paper patterns, Joy Spanabel Emery.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Emery, Joy Spanabel. A History of the Paper Pattern Industry: The Home Dressmaking Revolution. New York: Bloomsbury, 2014
    • Commercial Pattern Archive https://copa.apps.uri.edu/
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    Fashion History Mystery #51: Rad in '39: Predicting Fashion's Future Sep 03, 2020

    This week we answer a listener question about past predictions of fashion's future; from wearable tech to smart phones and air conditioning a surprising number which are part of our every day lives were predicted a nearly century ago...


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9eAiy0IGBI

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    Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion, an interview with Marcellas Reynolds Sep 01, 2020

    Iman. Tyra. Naomi. Marcellas Reynolds, author of the book Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion, joins us to discuss the legion of black models who have transformed and defined the fashion industry over the past seventy five years.

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    Fashion History Now #16 Aug 27, 2020

    Would you wear Chipotle?! This week we discuss a new clothing initiative by the fast food chain, the YouTube series Black Girl in a Big Dress, what's happening in a Taiwanese laundry, and address some listener mail.

    To Follow: @wantshowasyoung

    To Read: Sweatpants Forever, Polish MPs, Chipotle

    To Watch: Mucho Mucho Amore: The Legend of Walter Mercado (Netflix), Black Girl in a Big Dress (YouTube)

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    Future Fit: A History of the Jumpsuit, an interview with Andrea Lauer Aug 25, 2020

    This week Andrea Lauer joins us to discuss the utilitarian and utopian history of the jumpsuit. A favorite fashion staple of the 21st century, the jumpsuit is a surprising site of discourse on economics, class and gender.

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    Fashion History Mystery #50: Count Chardonnet and the Quest for Artificial Silk Aug 20, 2020

    How do Louis Pasteur, Thomas Edison and an enigmatic French Count factor into the history of one of the most widely used textiles on the planet? Tune in to find out!

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    Cool Shades: A History of Sunglasses, an interview with Vanessa Brown Aug 18, 2020

    Vanessa Brown joins us this week to discuss the ways in which sunglasses have been used in the construction of cool and celebrity glamour.

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    Fashion History Now #15: Indian Market 2020's Virtual Fashion Show Aug 13, 2020

    This week we are joined by Amber-Dawn Bear Robe, the producer behind Santa Fe Indian Market's annual fashion show, which goes virtual this year for the first time. We learn about the show's history and this year's featured designers.

    • Learn more at https://swaia.org/haute-couture-fashion-show/


    Designers:

    • OrlandoDugi.com
    • Korina Emmerich www.emmerichny.com
    • Patricia-Michaels.com
    • CatherineBlackburn.com
    • Delina White iamanishinaabe.com
    • Skawennati.com
    • SagePaul.com


    Also check out:

    • www.beyondbuckskin.com
    • ahshibeauty.com
    • byellowtail.com
    • heekbonebeauty.ca
    • orendatribe.com
    • ginewusa.com
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    Re-Dressing America's Frontier Past, an Interview with Dr. Peter Boag Aug 11, 2020

    Thanks to a plethora of literature and Hollywood films, the American West holds an almost mythic-like place in the popular imagination. Its mere mention conjures images of legendary gunslingers and heroic homesteaders, among many other revered tropes. Lesser known and explored, however, is the American West's queer history and the many individuals who challenged and transgressed society's sexuality and gender binaries on the daily. Dr. Peter Boag joins us this week to discuss his book Re-Dressing America's Frontier Past.

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    Fashion History Now #14 Aug 06, 2020

    On this week's minisode, we discuss listener mail about Princess Beatrice's upcycled Norman Harnell wedding dress, bicycling etiquette art, magical magazines, and SCAD museum's virtual fashion tours!

    Instagram accounts mentioned:

    • @diktats_bookstore, @simpsonsruinart, @faeriemagazine, @followmeaway

    Other recommendations:

    • https://enchantedlivingmag.com, https://www.scadfash.org/events/see-top-selects-alaia-adrian-masters-cut-virtual-tour
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    Fashioning the Enslaved Servant, an interview with Dr. Jonathan Michael Square Aug 04, 2020

    This week Dr. Jonathan Michael Square joins us to discuss some of his object based research into Brooks Brother's coats worn by enslaved servants during the 19th century.

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    Fashion History Mystery #49: A Brief History of Shorts Jul 30, 2020

    This week we answer a listener query about when and how did shorts enter women's wardrobes.

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    Fashioning White Femininity: The Ethnic Masquerade of Modern Fashion with Dr. Victoria Pass Jul 28, 2020

    During the 1920s and 30s, white fashion magazines and designers marketed ethnicity to white women as something that could be put on and taken off at will. Dr. Victoria Pass joins us to discuss the colonialist underbelly of modern fashion's "ethnic masquerade" and its contemporary incarnations.

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    Clueless at Twenty-Five, an Interview with Costume Designer Mona May Jul 23, 2020

    In honor of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the iconic fashion flick Clueless, we bring you a special interview with the film's costume designer Mona May.

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    1950s in Vogue: The Jessica Daves Years, an interview with Rebecca C. Tuite Jul 21, 2020

    This week we examine the career of American Vogue editor Jessica Daves who presided over the magazine during the 1950s, a golden age of fashion photography and modernism. Why is it that Daves remains lesser known today in comparison to the editors who preceded and followed her?

    Recommended reading:

    • Tuite, Rebecca C. 1950s in Vogue: The Jessica Daves Years, 1952-1962. London & New York: Thames & Hudson, 2019.
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    Fashion History Now #12 Jul 16, 2020

    This week's discussion includes the ugly makeup revolution, Costube, and highlights from haute couture's first digital fashion week.

    • @CosTubeGuide Instructions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14L5YJmmX6VX9E3gxVwuaY5-1eRyt7ihaw7gl10_rsYk/edit
    • https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows
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    Carnival to Catwalk: Global Reflections on Fancy Dress Costume with Dr. Benjamin Wild Jul 14, 2020

    This week, cultural historian Dr. Benjamin Wild joins us to discuss the global phenomenon of fancy dress costume, smashing any outdated conventions that label the performative act of dressing up as frivolous.

    Recommended reading:

    • Carnival to Catwalk: Global Reflections of Fancy Dress Costume by Benjamin Wild
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    Fashion History Mystery #48: The Etiquette of Bicycling Jul 09, 2020

    Today, the bicycle is a ubiquitous summer pasttime for many of us, but in the 1890s it was a new social and cultural phenomenon that took the world by storm. As with any social activity in the nineteenth century, "cycling" required its own etiquette. This week, we explore the 1890s do's and don'ts of how to ride a bike and what to wear while doing it.

    Suggested reading:

    • https://www.google.com/books/edition/Social_Etiquette_Or_Manners_and_Customs/-MxCAQAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=bicycling+etiquette+maude+c.+cooke&printsec=frontcover
    • Vox article: https://www.vox.com/2014/7/8/5880931/the-19th-century-health-scare-that-told-women-to-worry-about-bicycle
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    Living History pt.2, an interview with Cheyney McKnight Jul 07, 2020

    Living historian and educator Cheyney McKnight joins us for part two of this episode to discuss African diasporic dress and fashion in the US during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly women's headwraps.

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    Fashion History Now #11 Jul 02, 2020

    This week we discussed the future of fashion customization, the conservation of Queen Elizabeth I's funeral corset, the discovery of a 2,300 year old boot and Crayola's new Colors of the World release due out this month.

    Recommended reading:

    • https://www.cnn.com/style/article/calvin-klein-pride-campaign-jari-jones-trend/index.html
    • https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-5416629/Queen-Elizabeth-415-year-old-funeral-corset-restored.html
    • http://www.openculture.com/2020/06/exquisite-2300-year-old-scythian-womans-boot-preserved-in-the-frozen-ground-of-the-altai-mountains.html?fbclid=IwAR2H_MQwrfmgcbTnRcrB6O0xVu1_szseX3oaH30zjVT5sOtecDstk2JMxRo
    • https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/how-eshakti-makes-possible-made-in-india-custom-made-clothes-for-women-in-us/925375/
    • https://www.allure.com/story/crayola-skin-tone-crayons-extension
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    Living History pt. 1, an interview with Cheyney McKnight Jun 30, 2020

    Living historian and educator Cheyney McKnight joins us this week to speak about the profession of historic interpretation and specifically about her research and work interpreting the periods of slavery in the US during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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    Fashion History Mystery 47: Wedding Customs: Days of Yore Jun 25, 2020

    In this week's mini-sode we answer a listener question about the history of the wedding garter and examine how wedding traditions of the Middle Ages and Renaissance relate to customs practiced today.

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    Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, an Interview with Anna Jackson, Part II Jun 23, 2020

    This week, we bring you part two of our two part episode with Anna Jackson, curator of the V&A exhibition Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, the first major exhibition on the kimono in the UK's history.

    Additional resources:

    • https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/kimono-kyoto-to-catwalk
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    FHN #10 Jun 18, 2020

    In light of current events, the fashion industry will never be the same again. This week, we discuss meaningful (and not so meaningful) change.

    Recommended reading:

    • https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/14/style/andre-leon-talley-anna-wintour-tell-all.html
    • https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/news-analysis/black-lives-matter-fashion-discrimination-cfda-petition
    • https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/16/i-was-first-black-model-cover-vogue-fashion-industry-still-isnt-fixing-its-racism/
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    Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, an Interview with Anna Jackson, Part I Jun 16, 2020

    This week, we bring you part one of our two part episode with Anna Jackson, curator of the V&A exhibition Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk, the first major exhibition on the kimono in the UK's history.

    Additional resources:

    • https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/kimono-kyoto-to-catwalk
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    FHM 46: Dressed to Protest Jun 12, 2020

    In this episode, we discuss a brief history of what people have worn to both protest and protect themselves during times of civil unrest.

    Further reading:

    • https://www.vogue.com/article/george-floyd-100-black-men-memorial-harlem-gabriel-garmon-james-felton-keith-bradon-waight-tiffany-rea-fisher-harold-waight
    • https://riotmedicine.net; https://www.businessinsider.com/clothes-accessories-that-outsmart-facial-recognition-tech-2019-10
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    Re-Dressed: Black Dandyism: a Cultural History, an interview with Monica L. Miller, Part II Jun 09, 2020

    This week, we bring you part two of our 2018 interview with Monica L. Miller, author of the book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.

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    Fashion History Now #9 Jun 04, 2020

    Cassidy and April discuss current events as they relate to the fashion industry and the field of Fashion Studies, highlighting where the industry and field need to go and the important POC scholars, historians, and activists who are working to get it there.


    WEBSITES:

    • Kimberly Jenkins: www.fashionandrace.com
    • Cheney McKnight: www.notyourmommashistory.com
    • Dr. Jonathen Square: www.fashioningtheself.com, www.jonathansquare.com
    • Dandy Wellington: www.dandywellington.com


    BOOKS:

    • Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the styling of Black Diasporic Identity
    • Shantrelle P. Lewis's Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style
    • Tanisha C. Ford, Liberated Threads: Black Women, Style, and the Global Politics of Soul andDressed in Dreams: A Black Girl’s Love Letter to the Power of Fashion


    ARTICLES:

    • https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/opinion/op-ed-fashion-is-part-of-the-race-problem


    PODCASTS:

    • The Conversations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-imran-amed-about-race-fashion/id1328893989?i=1000476379010
    • All My Relations: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-7-native-appropriations/id1454424563?i=1000435174856 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-8-native-fashion/id1454424563?i=1000437549447
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    Re-Dressed: Black Dandyism: a Cultural History, an interview with Monica L. Miller, Part I Jun 02, 2020

    History is more important now than ever. This week, we revisit our illuminating two-part series on the cultural history of black dandyism with Monica L. Miller, author of the book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.

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    Fashion History Now #8 May 28, 2020

    This show would not be possible without our wonderful listeners! This week we celebrate YOU by highlighting some of your fashion histories shared with us through listener mail.

    Detroit oral history project: https://detroit1967.detroithistorical.org/items/show/453

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    The Art of Historical Hatmaking with Rachel Frost May 26, 2020

    This week we learn about the history and techniques of historical hatmaking with Rachel Frost, one of only a handful of hatmakers using sixteenth century European techniques in the entire world.

    See more of Rachel's work at www.thecraftybeggars.org.

    For more from the Tudor Tailors see www.tudortailor.com.

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    Fashion History Mystery 45: Re-Dressed: Favorite Fashion Books May 21, 2020

    So many of you have asked for book recs for what to read during your extra time at home, this week we re-air our past minisode on our favorite fashion books.

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    Bedside Manner, an interview with Marisa Hollywood May 19, 2020

    Nurses, we love you! In an episode dedicated to healthcare workers everywhere, this week we explore the history of the nurse uniform.

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    Fashion History Now #7 May 14, 2020

    This week we check out some disturbing historic beauty advice, a collection of the world's rarest pigments, alternative leather made from cacti, and get to the bottom of what Christian Dior was up to in 1949.

    Sources:

    • a collection of the world's rarest colors https://liveplayeat.com/the-worlds-rarest-colors/
    • Dior 1949 collection https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6xD-jKli-_qIYXDTsNv4dw
    • Desserto https://desserto.com.mx/.
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    Re-Dressed: Finding Beauty, an Interview with Photographer Tony Vaccaro May 12, 2020

    Past Dressed guest Tony Vaccaro just beat COVID-19. In celebration, we air our past interview with the 97 year-old photographer whose prolific career photographing fashion, celebrity and World War spans seven decades.

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    Spread Love and Shine Light, an Interview with Orenda Tribe's Amy Yeung May 07, 2020

    In lieu of this week's FHM, we bring you a special interview with Amy Yeung, founder of Orenda Tribe. Using the colors of the rainbow as her guide, Amy breathes new life into old clothing and textiles with a sustainable, ethical approach to design that both celebrates and supports her indigenous heritage and community. One hundred percent of sales from Orenda Tribe's Spread Love and Shine Light campaign is going towards critical aid for the Navajo Reservation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    www.orendatribe.com

    mask drive: www.seedingsovereignty.org

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    Service Mode: Dressing the Domestic Servant May 05, 2020

    On the heels of our Downton Abbey episode, this week we explore the dress of the downstairs set. What did domestic servants really wear?

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    Fashion History Now #6 Apr 30, 2020

    From golden mending games to Advanced Style inspiration, this week's episode is full of suggestions for fun fashion history related activities you can do on and off line and with the whole family!


    Recommendations:

    • www.advance.style
    • www.firstamericanartmagazine.com
    • www.goldenjoinery.com
    • www.colornames.org
    • https://www.metmuseum.org/art/metpublications
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    Designing Downton Abbey, an Interview with Anna Mary Scott Robbins Apr 28, 2020

    This week, we speak with Anna Mary Scott Robbins, the costume designer behind one of the most beloved television series, and now films, Downton Abbey.

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    Fashion History Mystery #44: A Brief History of Prom Apr 23, 2020

    To celebrate a quintessential rite of passage being canceled en masse this year due to the pandemic, we bring you a brief history of Prom.

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    Game of Thrones: What to Wear When Winter is Coming, pt. 2 Apr 21, 2020

    Join us for our second installment on the stories and symbolism lovingly stitched into the GoT costumes.


    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Clapton, Michele and Gina McIntyre. Game of Thrones: The Costumes. San Rafael: Insight Editions, 2019.
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    Fashion History Now #5 Apr 15, 2020

    This week we issue a couple of challenges! Recreate works of art at home! Help April get to the bottom of Pierre Cardin-designed uniforms for the Chinese army?! Also check out the instagram accounts @whatalexiswore and @izabelapriorattire for a full serving of fashion history fun!

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    Game of Thrones: What to Wear When Winter is Coming, pt. 1 Apr 14, 2020

    We obsessed. We cried. We stood in awe of the epic saga that was Game of Thrones. Join us for an extra delicious episode where we break down the stories and symbolism lovingly stiched into the GoT costumes.

    RECOMMENDED READING:

    • Clapton, Michele and Gina McIntyre. Game of Thrones: The Costumes. San Rafael: Insight Editions, 2019.
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    Fashion History Mystery #43: Lady Curzon's Peacock Dress Apr 09, 2020

    A feat of Indian craftsmanship and British colonial pageantry, the "peacock dress" was worn by Lady Curzon, Vicereine of India, to the 1903 Delhi Durbar commemorating King Edward VII's ascension to the British throne. Today, we learn why it is still celebrated as as one of the most beautiful and masterfully constructed gowns in the history of fashion.


    Recommended reading and viewing:

    Cathy Hay's YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb0jPc-3Nmw

    Bernadette Banner's YouTube:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMGyfkvY06g

    Coronation Durbar, 1903:

    https://books.google.com/books?id=xUXRAAAAMAAJ&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&dq=1903%20lady%20curzon%20description&pg=PA110#v=onepage&q&f=false

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    Supreme Glamour, an Interview with Mary Wilson Apr 07, 2020

    In celebration of our one hundredth episode, we welcome to the show Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes and author of the book Supreme Glamour. Ms. Wilson joins us to discuss the evolution of the group's now iconic wardrobe and the integral role that fashion--and supreme glamour--played in the success of one of the greatest singing trios of all time.

    Recommended reading:

    • Supreme Glamour (Thames and Hudson, 2019)
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    Fashion History Now #4 Apr 02, 2020

    Topics in this week's episode include the Contemporary Muslim Fashion exhibition, eighteenth century wig building, the origins story of the N95 face mask, and the wonder of online fashion exhibitions on the Google Arts & Culture App.


    Fast Company article:

    https://www.fastcompany.com/90479846/the-untold-origin-story-of-the-n95-mask

    V&A's Design a Wig:

    https://www.vam.ac.uk/designawig/

    Queen Sirikit exhibit on Google Arts & Culture:

    https://g.co/arts/snnY5ZS3KboEkBbD8


    Contemporary Muslim Fashions: d'Allesandro, Jill and Reina Lewis, eds. Contemporary Muslim Fashions. San Francisco: Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 2018; Cooper Hewitt: collections.cooperhewitt.org

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    Queen Sirikit of Thailand, an Interview with Melissa Leventon Mar 31, 2020

    What happens when French haute couture meets Thai glamour and elegance? This week, Melissa Leventon joins us to discuss the sartorial legacy of Queen Sirikit of Thailand.

    Recommended reading:

    • Melissa Leventon's Fit for a Queen: Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Creations by Balmain (River Books Press, 2016) and In Royal Fashion: The Style of Queen Sirikit of Thailand (River Books Press, 2013)
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    Fashion History Mystery 42: Hook, Line, and Sink-Her, a History of Fishnets Mar 26, 2020

    How did a practical device for catching fish become a coveted and controversial fashion staple? This week, we explore the fascinating thousand-year plus history behind fishnets.

    Recommended reading:

    • https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-history-of-hand-knitting
    • https://www.vintag.es/2019/01/fishnet-stockings.html
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    Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse, an interview with Patricia Mears Mar 24, 2020

    En pointe and en vogue, the ballerina has inspired many a fashion designer. Dance and fashion have long had a symbiotic relationship, and this week we speak to Patricia Mears about her sublimely beautiful exhibition which highlights the mutual love affair between ballet and high style.

    Recommended reading:

    • Mears, Patricia et al. Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse. New York: Vendome Press, 2019.
    • Clip from the Red Shoes (1948): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktv3-1JTspc.
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    Fashion History Now #3 Mar 19, 2020

    This week we discuss online sources of fashion history, AJ and The Queen, Dapper Dan's new memoire and biodegradable plastics.


    Recommended reading:

    Heilbrunn Timeline of Art (and fashion) History:

    https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/coho/hd_coho.htm

    AJ and the Queen costumes:

    https://www.crfashionbook.com/culture/a30503047/aj-and-the-queen-rupaul-costumes/

    Korina Emmerich's face mask:

    https://www.emmerichny.com/product-page/split-shot-face-mask

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    Eleanor Lambert: Empress of 7th Avenue, an interview with Carol McLennan Mar 17, 2020

    "The most influential woman in fashion" during the 20th century was far from a household name. Join us as we explore the legendary career of Eleanor Lambert who helped shape the trajectory of the American fashion industry from behind the scenes.

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    Fashion History Mystery 41: The Incredible Origin of Cat-Eye Glasses Mar 12, 2020

    What do millionaires, harlequins and cigarettes have to do with the iconic cat-eye frame? Tune in to find out!

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    How to Read a Suit, an Interview with Lydia Edwards Mar 10, 2020

    Fashion historian and author Lydia Edwards joins us to talk about her newly released book How to Read a Suit, the highly anticipated menswear version of her acclaimed How to Read a Dress.

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    Fashion History Now #2 Mar 05, 2020

    This week we cover topics including Bill Cunningham, 150 years of Harper's Bazaar, and the recent JLo/Shakira controversy. Are we still policing women's bodies in 2020?

    Recommended reading:

    Cassidy's talk:

    http://www.abqinternational.org/pioneering-women-designers-of-the-1920s/

    JLo/Shakira:

    https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/25/us/shakira-jlo-super-bowl-halftime-show-fcc-complaints-trnd/index.html

    https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/03/opinions/super-bowl-halftime-show-jlo-shakira-opinion-reyes/index.html

    MAD exhibit:

    https://madparis.fr/en/about-us/exhibitions/current-events-1322/musee-des-arts-decoratifs/harper-s-bazaar/

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    Ethics and Responsibility in the Jewelry Industry, an interview with Bliss Lau Mar 03, 2020

    Do you know where the precious metals or gems used in your jewelry come from? This week we speak to jewelry designer Bliss Lau about ethics and responsibility in the jewelry trade.

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    Fashion History Mystery #40: What's a Dickie?! Feb 27, 2020

    Your great-grandmother enjoyed a dickie. Join us in our exploration of a wildly popular garment, now lost to fashion history.

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    Call Me: The Perils of 19th Century Etiquette Feb 25, 2020

    After a deep dive into etiquette manuals, we explore the complex codes of introductions and calling during the 19th century.

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    Fashion History Now Feb 20, 2020

    In this new bi-weekly minisode series, Cassidy and April share the latest in all things fashion history. From Jean Paul Gaultier's final haute couture collection to fashion's push for environmental responsibility, we bring you fashion history NOW.


    Recommended readings:

    • https://studyhall.earth
    • https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/slow-factory-study-hall-sustainable-fashion/
    • https://www.thredup.com/fashionfootprint
    • https://www.algiknit.com
    • https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2020-couture/jean-paul-gaultier
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYDyi-B1FuU
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    Fashion & Film, Part II Feb 18, 2020

    This week, we continue to explore the intimate relationship between fashion and film from World War II into the present day.


    Recommended reading:

    • Deborah Nadoolman Landis's Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design (Harper Design, 2007)
    • Hollywood Costume (Harry N. Abrams, 2013)
    • Christopher Laverty's Fashion in Film (Laurence King, 2016)
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    FHM #39: Fashion at the Oscars, an Interview with Bronwyn Cosgrave Feb 13, 2020

    The Oscars red carpet is one of the most highly anticipated fashion events of the year. This week, we explore its history with Bronwyn Cosgrave before April and Cassidy share their favorite picks from this year's festivities.


    Recommended Reading:

    • Bronwyn Cosgrave's Made for Each Other: Fashion and the Academy Awards (Bloomsbury, 2006)
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    Fashion & Film, Part I Feb 11, 2020

    We are back! What better way to celebrate the launch of Season 3--and the Oscars AND Fashion Week-- than with a multi-episode celebration of the hundred and thirty plus year love affair between fashion and film.


    ⁠Recommended reading:

    • Deborah Nadoolman Landis's Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design (Harper Design, 2007)
    • Hollywood Costume (Harry N. Abrams, 2013)
    • Christopher Laverty's Fashion in Film (Laurence King, 2016)
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    Holiday Bonus FHM: The History of Glitter Dec 23, 2019

    A symbol of glitz, glamour and celebration, we bring you a special holiday edition on the history of glitter.

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    Welcome to What I Wore When Dec 06, 2019

    Can an outfit change your life? For many of us, the answer is a resounding yes. Welcome to What I Wore When, a weekly podcast hosted by Glamour digital director Perrie Samotin. Every Monday, Perrie sits down with actors, writers, musicians, reality stars, and other influential women to discuss what they wore during a pivotal moment in their life—and why it mattered. It’s not just about fashion—it's also about the seemingly small choices we make every day and how they affect us more than we realize.

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    Fashion's Frontier: Denim, an interview with Emma McClendon Nov 26, 2019

    For the final episode of Dressed Season 2, we bring you the much-requested history of denim.

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    Fashion History Mystery #37: Fashion as Art and Protest with Korina Emmerich Nov 21, 2019

    Artist. Fashion Designer. Activist. Korina Emmerich joins us to talk about her fashion brand Emme and the ways in which her indigenous heritage and commitment to the Fashion Revolution movement inform her work.

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    Fashionopolis, an interview wtih Dana Thomas Nov 19, 2019

    This week we speak with Paris-based fashion journalist Dana Thomas about the rise of fashion fashion and its true cost.

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    Fashion History Mystery #36: The Japanese Origins of the "Flip-Flop" Nov 14, 2019

    From Japan to Hawaii to California, this week we learn about the origins of the ubiquitious flip-flop.

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    Worn on this Day, an Interview with Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell Nov 12, 2019

    Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell joins us to discuss her new book Worn on this Day: the Clothes That Made History. From Olympic uniforms to coronation gowns, Kimberly explores momentous moments in dress history one day at a time.

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    Bond Girl Style, an inteview with Dr. Monica Germanà Nov 05, 2019

    Icons of sex, danger and high style, this week we speak to Dr. Monica Germanà about women inhabiting the world of James Bond.

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    Fashion History Mystery #35:The Vanderbilt Ball Oct 31, 2019

    This week we chat about one of the most sumptuous fancy dress balls the world has ever seen: The Vanderbilt Ball of 1883.

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    Halloween Costume and Fancy Dress with Benjamin Wild and Lucy Clayton Oct 29, 2019

    Just in time for Halloween, we talk all things dressing up with Lucy Clayton and Dr. Benjamin Wild, co-hosts of the podcast dedicated to that very subject, Dress: Fancy.

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    Fashion History Mystery #34: Milk and Sugar: a Brief History of Seersucker Oct 24, 2019

    This weeks listener question about the history of seersucker leads us to a surprising discussion of etymology.

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    At War with Fashion: World War II, an interview with Stuff You Missed in History Class Oct 22, 2019

    This week we revisit April's appearance on Stuff You Missed in History Class covering French fashion and resistance during WWII.

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    Fashion History Mystery #33: Fashion History at Fashion Week Oct 17, 2019

    From Grecian goddesses to the godmother of rock'n'roll, April and Cassidy discuss their favorite shows from the recent Spring/Summer 2020 Collections!

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    At War with Fashion: World War I, LIVE from Bard Graduate Center Oct 15, 2019

    In conjunction with the exhibition French Fashion, Women and the First World War currently on view at the Bard Graduate Center, we speak with Dr. Kate Strasdin and Dr. Margaret Darrow about the era's anxieties surrounding fashion and gender.

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    Fashion History Mystery #32: A Brief History of the Codpiece Oct 10, 2019

    One of the more curious items of masculine dress history, this week we explore the function and symbolism of the codpiece.

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    The King of Sexy Cling, an interview with Stephen Burrows Oct 08, 2019

    Stephen Burrow's bright and slinky clothes defined the disco era. This week we speak with a fashion icon on the occasion of his new collaboration with Target.

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    Punk Style, an interview with Dr. Monica Sklar Oct 01, 2019

    This week we explore the style one of rock's most iconic sub-cultures: punk. But what came first, the music or the clothes?

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    Patrick Kelly, an Interview with Dr. Eric Darnell Pritchard Sep 24, 2019

    Patrick Kelly took Paris by storm in the 1980s, becoming the first American designer to be inducted into France's distinguished Chambre syndicale du prêt-à-porter. On what would have been Patrick's 65th birthday, we honor his life and legacy.

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    The Joy of Fashion, an Interview with Pat Cleveland Sep 17, 2019

    This week we talk with fashion icon and fashion model pioneer Pat Cleveland about her fifty-plus year career in fashion.

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    FHM #31: The Cyclical Nature of Fashion Sep 12, 2019

    This week, April and Cassidy discuss which forgotten fashion staples they would love to make a comeback and which cyclical fashion trends should remain a thing of the past.

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    Global Vision: Tina Leser Sep 10, 2019

    Often cited as a progenitor of the American Look, fashion designer Tina Leser's vision was greater than the polarizing discourse of French versus American style.

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    FHM #30: Making Mrs. Maisel Sep 05, 2019

    This week we take a peek inside the Paley Center for Media's exhibition Making Maisel Marvelous.

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    Fashion Period. An Interview with Dr. Shannon Withycombe Sep 03, 2019

    Periods. A universally taboo topic for 1000s of years, menstruation was only addressed commercially in the early 20th century. We talk the pad's evolution--and all its accompanying accessories--with women's health historian Dr. Shannon Withycombe.

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    FHM #29: Enfleurage: 17th Century Perfume Making with Dryland Wilds Aug 29, 2019

    This week we meet Cebastien and Robin, the women behind the botanical beauty line Dryland Wilds, and learn all about their modern day use of the 17th century perfume making process known as enfleurage.

    https://www.drylandwilds.com

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    The Golden Age of Haute Couture, LIVE from the Dallas Museum of Art Aug 27, 2019

    Hot off the press and LIVE from Dallas, join us for our first live episode of Dressed.

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    FHM #28: Origin of the Poodle Skirt Aug 22, 2019

    This week's mini-sode explores the story of Juli Lynne Charlot who created a 50s classic: the poodle skirt.

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    Re-Dressed: The Swimsuit, a Revealing History, Part II Aug 20, 2019
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    FHM #27: The Origin of the Moon Manicure with Suzanne Shapiro Aug 15, 2019

    We answer a listener query about the moon-shaped manicure of the 1920s and 30s with Suzanne Shapiro, author of Nails: the Story of the Modern Manicure.

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    Re-Dressed: The Swimsuit, a Revealing History, Part I Aug 13, 2019

    In the spirit of summer, we revisit our Season One two part series on one of the most controversial garments in history: the swimsuit.

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    FHM #26: A Mermaid's Tale Aug 08, 2019

    In this week's mini-sode we answer a query from a real-life mermaid.

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    Mary Quant, an Interview with Jenny Lister Aug 06, 2019

    In the 1960s, Mary Quant launched her fashion revolution amid a rainbow of mini-skirts and hot pants. This week, we explore her life and legacy with Jenny Lister, the curator behind the V&A's exhibition Mary Quant, on view until February 20, 2016.

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    FHM #25: The Auction House Allure Aug 01, 2019

    This week we discuss the role of auction houses in the collecting of historic dress in a continued conversation with Timothy Long, Director, Senior Specialist of Couture and Luxury Accessories for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

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    Charles James: Genius Deconstructed, an Interview with Timothy Long Jul 30, 2019

    Timothy Long takes us inside the multi-tiered genius of Charles James, the self-taught fashion designer behind some of the most innovative and breathtakingly beautiful designs of the 20th century.

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    Fashion History Mystery #24: The History of Penny Loafers Jul 25, 2019

    A staple of various style tribes, Nancy MacDonell joins us to speak about the history of the penny loafer.

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    Space Age Fashion: an interview with Sarah Jean Culbreth Jul 23, 2019

    This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and we are joined by Sarah Jean Culbeth to discuss the space age fashions of Pierre Cardin.

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    Fashion History Mystery #23: Origin Story: Sailor and Peter Pan Collars Jul 18, 2019

    This week, we explore the fascinating origins of the so-called "sailor" and "peter pan" style collars.

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    Fashion Animals, an interview with Joshua Katcher Jul 16, 2019

    Animal rights activist and vegan menswear designer Joshua Katcher joins us to talk about the relationship between humans and the animals they wear.

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    Fashion History Mystery #22: Fall 2019 Couture Fashion Collections Jul 11, 2019

    This week, Cassidy and April discuss the art and history inherent in the latest 2019 Couture Fashion Collections.

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    50 Years of the Ebony Fashion Fair, an interview with Joy Bivins Jul 09, 2019

    For fifty years, Ebony magazine's groundbreaking Fashion Fair brought the crème de la crème of high fashion to audiences across the USA and around the globe.

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    Fashion History Mystery #21: Isabelle de Borchgrave Jul 04, 2019

    Join us for a peep inside the work of Isabelle de Borchgrave who creates incredible life-size replicas of historic fashions not from silk, velvet and lace, but paper.

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    Gender Bending Fashion, pt. 2: an interview with Michelle Tolini Finamore Jul 02, 2019

    Men just might enjoy the comfort of skirts! This week we speak to Michelle Tolini Finamore about her exhibition Gender Bending Fashion which is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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    Fashion History Mystery #20: History of the Pride Flag Jun 27, 2019

    It's World Pride month and all things rainbow! This week's minisode discusses the origin of the multicolored pride flag emblazoned upon innumerable garments to be worn this month.

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    Gender Bending Fashion, pt. 1: an interview with Michelle Tolini Finamore Jun 25, 2019

    Who gets to wear the pants?! This week we speak to Michelle Tolini Finamore about her exhibition Gender Bending Fashion which is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

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    Fashion History Mystery #19: Should These Clothes Be Saved? Jun 20, 2019

    Cassidy and April discuss a recent New York Time's article by Vanessa Friedman which brings up some interesting questions regarding the relevance and importance of everyday clothing.

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    Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats, an interview with Clarissa Esguerra Jun 18, 2019

    This week, exhibition curator Clarissa Esguerra teaches us all about the sophisticated resist-dying ikat technique responsible for the resplendent textiles and garments on display in LACMA's current exhibition Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats.

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    Fashion History Mystery #18: Like a Fine Wine: What Makes Clothing "Vintage"? Jun 13, 2019

    Tune in this week to learn about the distinctions between what is considered antique versus vintage.

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    The Language of Fans, an interview with Laura Camerlengo Jun 11, 2019

    Much more than practical tools for cooling the body, Laura Camerlengo joins us to speak about the myriad of ways fans have been used historically as emblems of status and tools of communication. Her exhibition Fans of the 18th Century is on view now through June 30, 2019 at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

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    Fashion History Mystery #17: Addressing Dress Jun 06, 2019

    Join us for fun with words! Today we address "dress."

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    Styling the American Suffragist, an interview with Raissa Bretaña Jun 04, 2019

    Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. In gratitude to the American women who fought for the right to vote, we speak to Raissa Bretaña about the relationship between fashion and the 20th century suffrage movement.

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    Fashion History Mystery #16: Of Beards and Men May 30, 2019

    Today, we answer a listener question about the history of men's facial hair with Dr. Christopher Oldstone-Moore, author of the book Of Beards and Men: the Revealing History of Facial Hair.

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    Men in Heels: a His (and Her) Story, an Interview with Elizabeth Semmelhack May 28, 2019

    High heels have long been the domain of women--but first they were worn by men. This week, we track the evolution of the high heel as worn by male cavalry to "irrational" women with Bata Shoe Museum Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack.

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    Fashion History Mystery #15: Pantone May 23, 2019

    This week we discuss the 'shadiest' company around, the world's leading authority on color intelligence, Pantone.

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    The Dress Detective, an interview with Amber Butchart May 21, 2019

    Fashion history and crime labs may seem like strange bedfellows. This week we speak to real-life dress detective, Amber Butchart, about her work in forensics and fashion history applications outside of museums and design studios.

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    Fashion History Mystery #14: "Copying: a Fancy Name for Stealing" May 16, 2019

    Detective hats on, Cassidy and April address a listener question regarding fashion copying: fashion fakes are nothing new, but just when and where did the practice start and why?

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    The Art of Embroidery, an Interview with Nadia Albertini, Part II May 14, 2019

    In part two of our interview with embroidery designer Nadia Albertini, we learn how the age old craft is kept alive at the hands of skilled artisans from India to Paris.

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    Fashion History Mystery #13: Party of the Year: The Met Gala May 09, 2019

    This week we look into the storied history of one of the world's most sought-after social invitations: The Met Gala.

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    The Art of Embroidery, an Interview with Nadia Albertini, Part I May 07, 2019

    Today, we learn all about the fascinating history behind one of humankind's oldest forms of adornment with embroidery designer and historian Nadia Albertini.

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    Fashion History Mystery #12: Chat-a-what? May 02, 2019

    This week we answer a query about the once indispensable accessory now lost to time: the chatelaine.

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    "The New Freedom Thing in in Fashion" or How Jeans Got Their Stretch Apr 30, 2019

    This week we learn how "the new freedom thing in fashion" became the industry standard for the production of women's--and more and more men's-- jeans. This is the story of stretchy jeans.

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    Fashion History Mystery #11: Rosie Gets a Shingle Apr 25, 2019

    On this week's edition of Fashion History Mystery, we look into vintage hairstyle terms including the bob and the shingle.

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    April Goes to Beauty School: the 1944 Du Barry Success Course Apr 23, 2019

    To investigate charm schools of the 1940s, April recently completed the six weeks Du Barry Success Course of diet, exercise, posture and beauty rituals. Tune in to find out how it went!

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    Fashion History Mystery #10: The Other Dust Ruffle Apr 18, 2019

    On this week's edition of Fashion History Mystery, April and Cassidy answer the question: didn't women's long skirts get really dirty in the 19th century?

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    Fashion and the Art of Pochoir Apr 16, 2019

    This week, Cassidy and April take you inside their book Fashion and the Art of Pochoir to learn all about the painterly hand-stenciling technique that redefined fashion illustration in the Art Moderne and Art Deco eras.

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    Fashion History Mystery #9: Don't Sweat It Apr 11, 2019

    In this week's mini-sode we explore how the matter of perspiration has been handled historically.

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    The Other Danish Girl: Gerda Wegener Apr 09, 2019

    Alicia Vikander may have won an Oscar for her portrayal of Gerda Wegener in the 2015 film, The Danish Girl, but the film only scratches the surface of this incredible artist's life.

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    Fashion History Mystery #8: Origin Story: Mary Janes Apr 04, 2019

    This week we explore the unlikely origin story of Mary Janes.

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    Remaking Fashion History: an Interview with John Bright Apr 02, 2019

    This week we sit down with Oscar-winning costume designer John Bright to discuss his prolific career in film and TV that spans five decades. A collector of historic fashion, John is the founder and owner of the world's leading costume house, Cosprop.

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    Fashion History Mystery #7: Amish Fashion Designers? Mar 28, 2019

    This week, we answer the listener question: are there any fashion designers from the Amish tradition?

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    A Vanderbilt House Party--The Gilded Age, an Interview with Leslie Klingner Mar 26, 2019

    This week we go behind the scenes of Biltmore Estate's latest exhibition A Vanderbilt House Party--The Gilded Age with the estate's Curator of Interpretation Leslie Klingner.

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    Fashion History Mystery #6: Origins of Polka Dots Mar 21, 2019

    This week we answer a listener question about the origin of poka dots, by diving all the way back to the Middle Ages' taboo about wearing spots.

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    A History of Stoutwear, an interview with Dr. Lauren Downing Peters Mar 19, 2019

    Dubbed "stoutwear" at the turn of the 20th century, Dr. Lauren Downing Peters joins us this week to discuss the history of plus-size fashion.

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    Fashion History Mystery #5: Thierry Mugler Mar 14, 2019

    Following Cardi B's stunning vintage ensembles at the 2019 Grammys, we answer the question posed by many listeners: Who is Thierry Mugler?

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    Finding Beauty, an Interview with Photographer Tony Vaccaro Mar 12, 2019

    This week, we talk to the photographer Tony Vaccaro about his prolific seventy-plus year career photographing fashion, celebrity and World War. His subjects include Dovima, Verushka, Hubert de Givenchy, Pablo Picasso and Georgia O'Keefe.

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    Fashion History Mystery #4: To Wear or Not to Wear? Mar 07, 2019

    This week Cassidy and April address the question: when is it ok to wear historical clothing and how to preserve our family heirlooms.

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    Historical Costuming with American Duchess Mar 05, 2019

    It is one thing to study the history of fashion, it is another thing entirely to wear it! This week we meet historical costumers Lauren and Abby, the women behind the historical shoe company and blog American Duchess.

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    Fashion History Mystery #3: Fashion History at the Oscars! Feb 28, 2019

    This week, April and Cassidy discuss all things Oscars' fashion!

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    Cult Style: an interview with Sarah Byrd Feb 26, 2019

    Where do belief and and clothing intersect? This week we speak to Sarah Byrd about the clothing choices of some of America's fringe religious groups.

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    Fashion History Mystery: Favorite Fashion Books Feb 21, 2019

    This week Cassidy and April share their favorite fashion history books of all time!

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    Fashion and Flight: Pioneering Aviatrixes, an interview with Katharine Dorny Feb 19, 2019

    In the 1920s, the fearless women that took to the skies became celebrities overnight. How did the media spotlight shape early aviatrixes relationship to fashion and flight?

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    Fashion History Mystery: How To Become a Fashion Historian Feb 14, 2019

    We answer your questions in our Thursday Fashion History Mystery minisodes! This week we answer the question several of you have posed: 'how do you become a fashion historian?'

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    Dior: From Paris to the World, an interview with Florence Müller Feb 12, 2019

    Just in time for Fashion Week, Dressed is back for Season 2 with a behind-the-scenes look at Denver Art Museum's exhibition Dior: From Paris to the World. We are joined by the exhibition's curator and foremost Dior expert Florence Müller.

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    What the Tux?: a History of the Tuxedo, an interview with Chloe Chapin Jan 01, 2019

    Ever wonder why "acceptable" forms of dress for men are so prescriptive? So formulaic? In this episode we speak to Chloe Chapin about the origins of men's suits and the tuxedo specifically.

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    Black Dandyism: a Cultural History, an interview with Monica L. Miller, Part II Dec 25, 2018

    In part two of this two part series, we continue to explore the history of the black dandy into the 20th and 21st centuries with Monica L. Miller, author of the book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.

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    Black Dandyism: a Cultural History, an interview with Monica L. Miller, Part I Dec 18, 2018

    In this illuminating two-part series, we explore the cultural history of black dandyism with Monica L. Miller, author of the book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity.

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    Fashion Lovers: Dorothy Todd & Madge Garland Dec 11, 2018

    From 1922 to 1926, lovers Dorothy Todd and Madge Garland transformed British Vogue into a forum for artists, writers and other luminaries of the modernist--and queer--avant-garde.

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    Balenciaga: The Master of Us All, an interview with Miren Arzalluz Dec 04, 2018

    This week Miren Arzalluz, Director of the Palais Galliera in Paris, joins us to discuss the "master of us all," Cristóbal Balenciaga.

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    The Battle of Versailles, an interview with Robin Givhan Nov 27, 2018

    This week marks the 45th anniversary of one of American fashion's greatest moments. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Robin Givhan joins us to discuss a legendary fashion face-off between French haute couture and American design.

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    Bloomerism and Feminism, in Conversation with Stuff Mom Never Told You Nov 20, 2018

    Ladies in pants, oh my! We recently had the pleasure of joining Anney Reese on Stuff Mom Never Told You to discuss the history of the short-lived "Bloomerism" movement of the 19th century and its continued importance to feminism today.

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    Rebel Threads, an interview with Roger Burton, part II **Bonus Episode** Nov 15, 2018

    In 1979, Roger Burton worked with punk style innovators Vivienne Westwood and Malcolm McClaren to design their boutique World's End. The couple soon went their separate ways but were reunited at Burton's 1993 exhibition of their work Vive le Punk.

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    Rebel Threads, an interview with Roger Burton, part I Nov 13, 2018

    This week we explore the clothing of rebellious youth sub-cultures from the 1940s to the 1960s with vintage collector, costume designer--and original Mod--Roger Burton.

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    Fashionable Filipinas, an interview with Gino Gonzales Nov 06, 2018

    This week, we explore the fashion origins and evolution of the Philippino terno with guest Gino Gonzales, co-author of the book Fashionable Filipinas.

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    Dissecting the Flapper (Bonus Episode) Nov 01, 2018

    For a bonus minisode in honor of Halloween, we "dissect" the iconic flapper look from head to toe.

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    When Fashion Kills, an interview with Dr. Alison Matthews David Oct 30, 2018

    Sometimes fashion can kill--literally. From combustible crinolines to strangling scarves, this week we explore fashion's deadly history with Dr. Alison Matthews David, author of the book Fashion Victims: The Dangers of Dress Past and Present.

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    Fierce: A History of Leopard Print, an interview with Jo Weldon Oct 23, 2018

    We get puurrrfectly WILD this week with author, activist and burlesque superstar Jo Weldon!

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    Pink, an interview with Dr. Valerie Steele Oct 16, 2018

    Today we speak with Dr. Valerie Steele, Director of The Museum at FIT, about her exhibition Pink: A Pretty, Punk, Powerful Color.

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    Ruth Finley and the Fashion Calendar, an interview with Natalie Nudell Oct 09, 2018

    A tribute to the passing of American fashion insider, Ruth Finley, whose Fashion Calendar was and continues to be a critical element in producing Fashion Week.

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    Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up Oct 02, 2018

    For artist Frida Kahlo, clothing, art and identity were inextricably linked. The V & A's current exhibition Frida Kahlo: Making Her Self Up explores the ways Kahlo constructed her iconic image using the clothing and accessories she put on her body.

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    Bonus episode! Exhibiting Fashion: an Interview with Fashion Conservator Sarah Scaturro, part II Sep 27, 2018

    In this week's bonus episode, we continue our conversation with Sarah Scaturro, head conservator at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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    Exhibiting Heavenly Bodies: an Interview with Fashion Conservator Sarah Scaturro, part I Sep 25, 2018

    This week, we go behind the scenes of the exhibition Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination with Sarah Scaturro, head conservator at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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    From Russia With Love: Valentina Sep 18, 2018

    One of American fashion's first famous designers wasn't American at all. Meet Valentina Schlee, the intoxicatingly beautiful Russian lover of Greta Garbo who lied about nearly everything.

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    The American Look, a chat with Dr. Rebecca Arnold (Bonus Episode) Sep 13, 2018

    In honor of New York Fashion Week, we speak with Dr. Rebecca Arnold about the origins of American style.

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    Gordon Parks: the Man of Many Hats Sep 11, 2018

    Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was one of the 20th and 21st centuries great luminaries, most famous for his prolific career as a photojournalist for LIFE magazine. A man of many talents, this week we explore his unlikely career as a fashion photographer.

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    Dress Like an Egyptian, an interview with Egyptologist Dr. Colleen Darnell Sep 04, 2018

    This week we talk to Egyptologist--and vintage fashion aficionada-- Dr. Colleen Darnell about the role of clothing and artifice in the lives of the Ancient Egyptians.

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    Fashion and Sustainability, an interview with Tara St. James Aug 28, 2018

    The fashion industry is the world's second largest polluter. This week we talk to fashion designer and educator Tara St. James about the intersection of fashion and sustainability in the past, present and what we can do to impact the future.

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    Incredible and Marvelous: Fashion's First Hipsters Aug 21, 2018

    Amid the French Revolution, a youth subculture became notorious for adopting styles so extreme they were dubbed 'incredible' and 'marvelous.' This week we speak about some of fashion's first hipsters: the incroyables and the merveilleuses.

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    Fashion and Politics: The French Revolution Aug 14, 2018

    Throughout the history of dress, never have fashion and politics been more entwined than during the French Revolution.

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    A Century of Fashion Photography, an interview with Paul Martineau Aug 07, 2018

    This week we talk about a century of fashion photography with Paul Martineau, curator of the new exhibition Icons of Style at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles.

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    The Swimsuit: a Revealing History, Part II Jul 31, 2018

    From the bikini to the thong, this week we explore the continued evolution of one of the most controversial garments in history: the swimsuit.

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    The Swimsuit: a Revealing History, Part I Jul 24, 2018

    In part one of this two-part series, we explore the origins of one of the most controversial garments in history: the swimsuit.

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    Lea Gottlieb & Gottex Swimwear, an interview with Keren Ben-Horin Jul 17, 2018

    This week we meet Israeli swimwear designer and innovater Lea Gottlieb (1918-2012), the visionary founder of the luxury swimwear brand Gottex.

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    Silhouette and Leotard: a Tale of Two Men? Jul 10, 2018

    In this week’s episode, we meet the men behind the fashion: Étienne de Silhouette (1709-1767) and Jules Leotard (1842-1870).

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    The Gentleman Couturier: Hubert de Givenchy Jul 03, 2018

    This week is Haute Couture Week in Paris and we bring you an in memoriam episode on one of couture's greats: Hubert de Givenchy.

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    She's a Fashion Plate, an interview with Antoine Bucher and Nicolas Montagne Jun 26, 2018

    In this week's episode, we speak with Antoine Bucher and Nicolas Montagne of Librarie Diktats about the history of fashion plates, prints which served as the primary source of fashion imagery before photography.

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    Wonderbra, an interview with Alexis Walker Jun 19, 2018

    This week we speak with fashion historian Alexis Walker about the innovation and history behind Wonderbra.

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    Queen Alexandra: Behind the Seams, an interview with Kate Strasdin Jun 12, 2018

    This week we delve behind the seams with fashion historian Kate Strasdin to rediscover the sartorial legacies--and anti-aging secrets-- of the ever youthful Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), wife of King Edward VII of the United Kingdom.

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    Jewelry of Sentiment pt. 2: an interview with Courtney Lane Jun 05, 2018

    In the second installment of Jewelry of Sentiment, we speak with Courtney Lane, a modern-day practitioner of hair work.

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    Jewelry of Sentiment pt. 1: The Art of Hair Work May 29, 2018

    For centuries, locks of human hair were cherished tokens exchanged between friends and loved ones. In this episode, we investigate the art of hair work and the fashion for wearing jewelry made from human hair.

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    Gaby Deslys: the Modern Body, Fashion & Spectacle May 22, 2018

    Gaby Deslys was one of the most famous performers of the WWI era. Her unapologetic independence--and body-baring costumes--also made her one of the most controversial.

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    Cashmere with a "K": The Controversial History of a Shawl May 15, 2018

    Cultural appropriation and colonialism lie at the heart of the 19th century fashion trend for "cashmere" shawls, the anglicized version of the Kashmiri region from which these highly coveted luxury goods originally came.

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    Elsa Schiaparelli May 08, 2018

    Elsa Schiaparelli is one of the most unique voices fashion has ever seen. Her penchant for daring designs was often inspired by her close friendships with Surrealist artists.

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    Murderous Millinery May 01, 2018

    From the 1870s to the 1920s, millions of women embraced the fashion for ornamental plumage and as a result millions of birds died for it.

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    Rose Bertin, Fashion and the Reign of Marie Antoinette: an Interview with Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell Apr 24, 2018

    If Marie Antoinette was the Queen of Fashion, Rose Bertin was her "Minister of Fashion." Find out more about Bertin and the extravagances of eighteenth century fashion in our conversation with expert Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell.

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    The King of Fashion: Paul Poiret Apr 17, 2018

    The work of avant-garde couturier Paul Poiret was shocking to some, and undeniably groundbreaking to everyone else. The fact that he radically altered the way women dressed during the 20th century was only ONE of his major innovations.

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    Elizabeth Keckly: “Thirty Years a Slave” to White House Dressmaker Apr 10, 2018

    This week we explore the incredible story of Elizabeth Keckly, an enslaved woman who bought her freedom and went on to become the premiere dressmaker in Washington D.C. during the Civil War era. Her best friend and client? Mary Todd Lincoln.

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    Smuggled in the Bustle: an interview with Hind Abdul-Jabbar Apr 03, 2018

    In this episode we speak to Hind Abdul-Jabbar about the widespread practice of smuggling European fashion into the United States during the 19th century.

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    Elizabeth Hawes: Fashion Rebel Mar 27, 2018

    An iconoclast in every sense of the word, Elizabeth Hawes is still considered one of the greatest designers American fashion ever produced. Find out why her outspoken social activism landed her in hot water with the FBI.

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    The Body: Fashion & Physique, an interview with Emma McClendon Mar 20, 2018

    This episode explores how the body type considered ideal shifts over time, and we speak with fashion historian Emma McClendon about her current exhibition The Body: Fashion and Physique.

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    Branded: A History of Designer Logos Mar 13, 2018

    Logos and monograms are used by luxury fashion houses to brand their products. This episode investigates the origin stories of the logos used by of four of fashion's most powerful players: Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, Chanel and Louboutin.

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    Freeing the Body: The Birth of Modern Dress Mar 06, 2018

    This week we explore the birth of modern dress, a revolution in fact, that occurred during a period in the early 20th century when women radically altered the way they had been dressing for centuries.

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    Founding Father of Haute Couture: Charles Frederick Worth Feb 27, 2018

    This episode explores the career and legacy of the man many consider to be the first true fashion designer, Charles Frederick Worth. We also speak with Hylan Booker, an American designer who sat at the helm of the house of Worth in the late 1960s.

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    Dressed: Episode Zero Feb 23, 2018

    Fashion history is about more than pretty clothes. Dressed explores the incredibly rich and complex history behind the clothes we wear. Tune in on February 27th for the first episode.

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    Introducing Dressed: The History of Fashion Feb 20, 2018

    Every week, fashion historians April Calahan and Cassidy Zachary will take you inside the history of fashion, and explore the who, what, when of why we wear. Listen in on February 27 for the first episode.

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