Dressed: The History of Fashion

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Fashion History Now #42 Aug 18, 2022

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From sea urchin hats to $1000 trash bags, this week we share the latest in fashion history new and our recs for films, articles, and exhibitions that are sure to delight.

To Read:

Sea urchin hats: https://www.boredpanda.com/sea-urchins-tiny-hats/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
Salvacion Lim Higgins https://businessmirror.com.ph/2022/07/04/the-art-and-craft-of-fashion/
Hanbok: https://nextshark.com/hanbok-cultural-heritage-korea/

To Watch:

Pat Cleveland film: https://vimeo.com/695522318
Artists and Models (1938): https://archive.org/details/artists-and-models-abroad-1938-1
Issey Miyake https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWkjICKUC4k

To Listen:

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To Do:

Indian Market: www.swaia.org
Dandy's cruise: https://ahoyvintagecruises.com/dandy-wellington/

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The Man of Many Hats: An Interview with Master Milliner Stephen Jones Aug 16, 2022

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Stephen Jones is one of the most prolific and celebrated milliners of the late twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Today, he joins us to discuss his incredible forty plus year career adorning the heads of everyone from royalty to rock stars.

www.stephenjonesmillinery.com

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Fashion and Textiles at the Wiener Werkstätte Aug 11, 2022

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Undeniably one of the most important design collectives of the Modern era, today we discuss the fashion and textile production at the Wiener Werkstätte.

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Klimt's Muse: The Fashions of Emilie Flöge Aug 09, 2022

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Emilie Flöge may best be remembered as the long-time companion of artist Gustav Klimt, but this week we explore her work as a fashion designer and dress reformer in early 20th century Vienna.

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Kim, Marilyn, and Why Preserving Historical Fashion Matters with Sarah Scaturro Aug 04, 2022

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The recent public outcry surrounding Kim Kardashian's wearing of Marilyn Monroe's dress introduced many to the field of fashion conservation for the first time. In light of the controversy, leading conservator Sarah Scaturro joins us to talk about why the preservation of historical dress matters.

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Preserving Fashion's Past, Present, Future with Conservator Sarah Scaturro Aug 03, 2022

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Sarah Scaturro, Chief Conservator at the Cleveland Museum of Art, takes us behind the seams of museums to talk about the intricate and fascinating job of fashion conservation.

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Claire McCardell: The Girl Who Defied Dior, part 2 Jul 28, 2022

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In part-two of our exploration of the career of American fashion designer Claire McCardell, we discuss her work during WWII which yeilded some of her most iconic designs.

Additional Reading:

Nolf, Nancy and Kohle Yohannan. Claire McCardell: Redefining Modernism. New York: Abrams, 1998.

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Claire McCardell: The Girl Who Defied Dior, part 1 Jul 26, 2022

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Called the "designer's designer," Claire McCardell turned the American fashion industry on its head starting in the 1930s with her fresh modern take on sportwear. This week we examine her career and legacy in a two-part episode.

Additional Reading:

Nolf, Nancy and Kohle Yohannan. Claire McCardell: Redefining Modernism. New York: Abrams, 1998.

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Shocking!: Elsa Schiaparelli Jul 19, 2022

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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. We look at the life and legacy of the enigmatic designer in celebration of the opening of the exhibit “Shocking! The Surreal World of Elsa Schiaparelli” at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

ADDITIONAL READING:

Berenson, Marisa. Elsa Schiaparelli’s Private Album. London: Double-Barreled Books, 2014.
Blum, Dilys E. Shocking!: The Art and Fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli. Philadelphia: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2003.
Schiaparelli, Elsa. Hommage à Elsa Schiaparelli. Paris: Musée de la Mode et du Costume, 1984.
Schiaparelli, Elsa. Shocking Life: the Autobiography of Elsa Schiaparelli. London: V&A, 2007.
White, Palmer. Elsa Schiaparelli: Empress of Paris Fashion. New York: Rizzoli, 1986.

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Fashion History Now #41: Haute Couture Week with Eric Darnell Pritchard Jul 14, 2022

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Dior, Schiaparelli, van Herpen oh my! Eric Darnell Pritchard joins Dressed to discuss all things Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2022/2023.

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