Dressed: The History of Fashion

Latest Episodes:

Solving A Family History Mystery with Photo Detective Maureen Taylor Dec 01, 2022

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Photo detective Maureen Taylor demonstrates her work by solving a family history mystery inside Cassidy's treasured heirloom locket.

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Fashioning Family History with Photo Detective Maureen Taylor Nov 29, 2022

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Maureen Taylor, one of the world foremost photo detectives, joins us to discuss the role of fashion in her work solving family history mysteries.

Maureen's Work: www.maureentaylor.com
Louis Takács's Ellis Island Photography Project: https://scalar.usc.edu/works/let-me-get-there/index

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Fashion History Now #46: 21st Century Kilts, an interview with Howie Nicholsby Nov 24, 2022

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Alber Elbaz: The Dream Factory, an interview with Ya'ara Keydar Nov 22, 2022

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In April of 2021, COVID unexpectedly took one of the fashion industry's most beloved figures, fashion designer Alber Elbaz. This week we celebrate Elbaz's life and career as curator Ya'ara Keydar joins us to speak about her exhibition Albert Elbaz: The Dream Factory which is now on view at the Design Museum Holon in Holon, Israel.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Keydar, Ya'ara. The Dream Factory. Holon, Israel: Design Museum Holon, 2022.

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Highland Style: Fashioning Highland Dress, an interview with Rosie Waine, part 2 Nov 17, 2022

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In part two of this week's episode on Scottish style, we delve deeper into the codification of tartan patterns and the relationship between consumers and manufacturers. We also detail some of the most iconic silhouettes for which tartans were used.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Waine, Rosie. Highland Style: Fashioning Highland Style, c. 1745-1845. Edinburgh: NMSE Publishing, 2022.

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Highland Style: Fashioning Highland Dress, an interview with Rosie Waine, part 1 Nov 15, 2022

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This week Dr. Rosie Waine joins us for a fascinating two-part episode we learn all about the history and politics of Highland dress and the origins of Scottish tartans.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Waine, Rosie. Highland Style: Fashioning Highland Style, c. 1745-1845. Edinburgh: NMSE Publishing, 2022.

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Vogue Philippines: Fashion's New Frontier, Part II Nov 10, 2022

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We continue our behind the seams look at the new Vogue Philippines with Editor-In-Chief Bea Valdes and Fashion Director Pam Quiñones. Learn more at vogue.ph

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Vogue Philippines: Fashion's New Frontier, Part I Nov 08, 2022

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Vogue has come a long way--literally and figuratively-- since its American debut one hundred and thirty years ago. We celebrate the recent launch of the magazine's 28th global edition, Vogue Philippines, with Editor-In-Chief Bea Valdes and Fashion Director Pam Quiñones. Learn more at vogue.ph

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Making Lace: Then and Now, an interview with Elena Kanagy-Loux, pt 2 Nov 03, 2022

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Founder of the Brooklyn Lace Guild, Elena Kanagy-Loux joins us to discuss her work and the contemporary scene for makers of handmade lace.

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Making Lace: Then and Now, an interview with Elena Kanagy-Loux, pt 1 Nov 01, 2022

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Lace maker and historian Elena Kanagy-Loux joins us this week to talk about the history of handmade lace and its makers.

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