Dressed: The History of Fashion

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Fashion History Now #12 Jul 16, 2020

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

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Carnival to Catwalk: Global Reflections on Fancy Dress Costume with Dr. Benjamin Wild Jul 14, 2020

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 Benjamin Wild joins us to discuss the global phenomenon of fancy dress costume, smashing any outdated conventions that label the performative act of dressing up as frivolous.

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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

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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.

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Living History pt.2, an interview with Cheyney McKnight Jul 07, 2020

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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

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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.