Dressed: The History of Fashion

Latest Episodes:

Dressing to Undress, an interview with Dita Von Teese, part 2 Feb 01, 2024

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Our favorite vedette, Dita Von Teese, joins us this for part 2 of our conversation this week to chat about being the first-ever guest star at Paris' legendary cabaret, the Crazy House and her current residency in Las Vegas. Her show Dita Las Vegas: A Jubilant Revue is onstage now at the Jubilee Theater, formerly home to iconic acts including Frank Sinatra as well as the showgirl review Jubilee, which ran for 40 years. Dita chats with us about reviving many of the original Jubilee costumes which were designed by Bob Mackie in the 1970s.

Past Dressed episodes of interest:

Fashion and the Showgirl, part 1

Fashion and the Showgirl, part 2

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Dressing to Undress, an interview with Dita Von Teese, part 1 Jan 30, 2024

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We are kicking off our seventh season of Dressed in spectacular style as we are joined all this week by the one and only Dita Von Teese!

A longtime vintage collector and star of the neo-burlesque scene, Dita's impact on contemporary visual culture cannot be underestimated. In part one of this two-part episode, we chat about her relationship with vintage style on and off stage and some of the amazing designers she works with to create her unique brand of unparalleled glamour.

Past Dressed episodes of interest:

The Origin of the Poodle Skirt

The Incredible Origin of Cat-Eye Glasses

Fashion and the Showgirl, part 1

Fashion and the Showgirl, part 2

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'Tis the Season III: History's Gift Hits (And Misses) Nov 30, 2023

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Join us for our now annual holiday party where we 'exchange' some of their favorite gifts from fashion's past and present.

Gifts you can gift!

Our very first online course What Women Wore to the Revolution
Books for our bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titles
18th Century Beauty Box
18th Century Beauty Spots
Pressed flower dye kit

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The Battle of Versailles: 50 Years Later with "Halstonette" Chris Royer Nov 28, 2023

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This week marks the 50th anniversary of one of American fashion's greatest moments: the Battle of Versailles. "Halstonette" Chris Royer joins us to discuss her first hand account of modeling in the now legendary fashion face-off between French haute couture and American design.

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The King of Sexy Cling: An Interview with Stephen Burrows
The Magic of 1970s Fashion with Pat Cleveland, Part I and Part II
Invisible Beauty: An Interview with Bethann Hardison
Eleanor Lambert: Empress of 7th Avenue
The Battle of Versailles, An Interview with Robin Givhan
Robin Givhan's New York Time's Bestselling book The Battle of Versailles

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Fashion History Now #59 Nov 23, 2023

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It's official!!! In today's episode we announce the launch of Dressed: The School of Fashion, chat about Prada's upcoming trip to the moon and recommend some fashion history newsletters to follow.

Recommendations:

Sign up for our first class: What Women Wore to the Revolution, Part I
IKEA's Designer Towel Skirt
Fashion Newsletters: Laura Beltran Rubio, Laura McLaws Helm, Jo Weldon

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Jane Austen's Wardrobe, an interview with Dr. Hilary Davidson Nov 21, 2023

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Have you ever pondered, 'but, what would Jane Austen wear?' We have all the answers for you in this episode, as Dr. Hilary Davidson joins us to talk about her two books: Dress in the Age of Jane Austen and Jane Austen's Wardrobe.

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Fashion History Now #58 Nov 16, 2023

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In today's episode, we answer some listener mail about what is and what isn't fast fashion, discuss the documentary Unboxing Shein and chat about the latest news from The Met's Costume Institute.

Recommended:

Fashion Revolution Transparency Index

Good On You

The True Cost documentary

Unboxing Shein

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Ann Lowe: American Couturier, an interview with Elizabeth Way Nov 14, 2023

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Custom couturier to brides, debutantes and American socialites, including Jacqueline Bouvier and Marjorie Merriweather Post, The Saturday Evening Post once called Ann Lowe "society's best kept secret." Today, we explore the true breadth of Lowe's career with fashion curator Elizabeth Way who joins us to speak about her exhibition Ann Lowe: American Couturier, which is currently on view through January 7, 2024 at the Winterthur Museum in Delaware.

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Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion with Mitchell S. Jackson Nov 09, 2023

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Just as fashion is more than pretty clothes, basketball is more than just a game. Pulitzer Prize winning author Mitchell S. Jackson joins us to discuss why the relationship between fashion and basketball matters historically and today.

Purchase Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion

Mitchell's website

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Invisible Beauty: An Interview with Bethann Hardison Nov 07, 2023

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Fashion luminary and trailblazing model, agent and activist Bethann Hardison joins us to discuss her life and legacy as explored in the new documentary Invisible Beauty.