Dressed: The History of Fashion
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With over 8 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.
Episodes 671
A Fond and Fashionable Farewell to Dressed
After 8 wonderful years and 580 episodes, Cassidy and April say goodbye to Dressed: The History of Fashion and our beloved listeners with our heartfelt final episode. Where to find your favorite fashion …
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After 8 wonderful years and 580 episodes, Cassidy and April say goodbye to Dressed: The History of Fashion and our beloved listeners with our heartfelt final episode.
Where to find your favorite fashion historians moving forward: You can find Cassidy at The Art of Dress on Instagram, Facebook, and her new website. You can find April at The Fashion Seen on Instagram and her new website.
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Finding Beauty, an Interview with Photographer Tony Vaccaro (Dressed Classic)
In this very special 2019 episode, we talked to the photographer Tony Vaccaro about his prolific seventy-plus year career photographing fashion, celebrity and World War. His subjects include Dovima, Verushka …
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In this very special 2019 episode, we talked 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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The Swimsuit, a Revealing History, Part II (Dressed Classic)
From the bikini to the thong, this week we explore the continued evolution of the swimsuit in part two of our Season One series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Swimsuit, a Revealing History, Part I (Dressed Classic)
In the spirit of summer, we revisit our Season One two-part series on one of the most controversial garments in history: the swimsuit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making It in America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the USA, an interview with Rachel Slade (Dressed Classic)
This week we are joined by Rachel Slade to discuss her book Making It In America which examines the story of the company American Roots which has undertaken the nearly impossible task of manufacturing garments …
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This week we are joined by Rachel Slade to discuss her book Making It In America which examines the story of the company American Roots which has undertaken the nearly impossible task of manufacturing garments 100% made in the U.S.A. Recorded live at the 18th Annual Sustainability Business and Design Conference at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2024, our discussion centers around the challenges faced by American makers.
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Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style, an interview with Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way, part II (Dressed Classic)
In this week's Dressed Classic episodes we revisit our two-part 2023 conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop with guests Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way. RECOMMENDED READING: Romero, Elena and …
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In this week's Dressed Classic episodes we revisit our two-part 2023 conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop with guests Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way.
RECOMMENDED READING: Romero, Elena and Elizabeth Way. Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style. New York: Rizzoli Electra, 2023.
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Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style, an interview with Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way, part I (Dressed Classic)
In this week's Dressed Classic episodes we revisit our 2023 conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop with guests Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way. RECOMMENDED READING: Romero, Elena and Elizabeth …
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In this week's Dressed Classic episodes we revisit our 2023 conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop with guests Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way.
RECOMMENDED READING: Romero, Elena and Elizabeth Way. Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style. New York: Rizzoli Electra, 2023.
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Truman Capote's Black and White Ball (Dressed Classic)
Today we revisit a 2024 episode on one of the most fabulous parties New York City has ever seen, Truman Capote's Black and White Ball. Held at The Plaza hotel on November 28, 1966 as a masked fancy dress ball …
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Today we revisit a 2024 episode on one of the most fabulous parties New York City has ever seen, Truman Capote's Black and White Ball. Held at The Plaza hotel on November 28, 1966 as a masked fancy dress ball with a strict dress code of black and white, Capote gathered together a global coterie of artists, intellectuals, politicians and the international jet set for one of the most sought-after invitations of the 20th century.
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Beach Pajamas: From Sleepwear to Sportswear, an interview with Janine D'Agati and Hannah Schiff (Dressed Classic)
This week we revisit our 2024 conversation with fashion historians and vintage collectors Janine D'Agati and Hannah Schiff who joined us to discuss their book From Sleepwear to Sportswear: How Beach Pajamas …
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This week we revisit our 2024 conversation with fashion historians and vintage collectors Janine D'Agati and Hannah Schiff who joined us to discuss their book From Sleepwear to Sportswear: How Beach Pajamas Reshaped Women's Fashion. Their groundbreaking new research on beach pajamas uncovers a missing piece of the puzzle in women's adoption of pants in the early 20th century.
Check out Janine's online shop Guermantes Vintage.
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History of the Pride Flag (Dressed Classic)
It's World Pride month and all things rainbow! This 2019 minisode discusses the origin of the multicolored pride flag emblazoned upon innumerable garments to be worn this month. Learn more about your ad …
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It's World Pride month and all things rainbow! This 2019 minisode discusses the origin of the multicolored pride flag emblazoned upon innumerable garments to be worn this month.
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Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion, an interview with Eleanor Medhurst (Dressed Classic)
From Sappho to Stonewall-and-beyond, in this 2024 episode we explore the more than 2,600 years of lesbian fashion history as Eleanor Medhurst joins us to discuss her recently released book Unsuitable: A History …
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From Sappho to Stonewall-and-beyond, in this 2024 episode we explore the more than 2,600 years of lesbian fashion history as Eleanor Medhurst joins us to discuss her recently released book Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion.
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The Art of Kimono with Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Part II (Dressed Classic)
In this 2024 two-part episode, we are joined by Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Japan's premiere speciality kimono purveyor dedicated to preserving and celebrating the art--and artisans--of …
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In this 2024 two-part episode, we are joined by Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Japan's premiere speciality kimono purveyor dedicated to preserving and celebrating the art--and artisans--of kimono.
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The Art of Kimono with Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Part I (Dressed Classic)
In this 2024 two-part episode, we are joined by Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Japan's premiere speciality kimono purveyor dedicated to preserving and celebrating the art--and artisans--of …
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In this 2024 two-part episode, we are joined by Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Japan's premiere speciality kimono purveyor dedicated to preserving and celebrating the art--and artisans--of kimono.
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Jordan Roth and the Theater of Fashion (Dressed Classic)
If "all the world is a stage," then Jordan Roth is its most fashionable performer. In this 2022 episode, the acclaimed Broadway producer and fashion provocateur joined us to talk about the art and beauty of the …
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If "all the world is a stage," then Jordan Roth is its most fashionable performer. In this 2022 episode, the acclaimed Broadway producer and fashion provocateur joined us to talk about the art and beauty of the fashioned self.
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The Art and Activism of Dress with MIchael Sylvan Robinson (Dressed Classic)
In celebration of the Met Gala 2022 and American design, we speak to Michael Sylvan Robinson, the textile artist and queer activist behind Jordan Roth's show-stopping collaged "coat of many colors" worn to last …
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In celebration of the Met Gala 2022 and American design, we speak to Michael Sylvan Robinson, the textile artist and queer activist behind Jordan Roth's show-stopping collaged "coat of many colors" worn to last year's festivities. Robinson joins us to discuss his thought-provoking use of textiles, clothing and the (dis)embodied form to explore entangled themes of identity, sexuality, violence, and healing.
For more on Michael's work: https://www.michaelsylvanrobinsonart.com
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Costuming the Guinness World Records with Ben Hollingum
From the first fashion film to the most decorated costume designer in cinema history, we discuss all things movie costumes and Guinness World Records with Senior Editor Ben Hollingum. More records to be found …
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From the first fashion film to the most decorated costume designer in cinema history, we discuss all things movie costumes and Guinness World Records with Senior Editor Ben Hollingum. More records to be found at www.guinnessworldrecords.com.
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Fashioning the Guinness World Records with Benjamin Hollingum (Dressed Classic)
From the most toxic makeup in history to the world's first sunglasses, in this 2023 episode we discuss all things fashion and Guinness World Records with Senior Editor Ben Hollingum. More records to be found at …
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From the most toxic makeup in history to the world's first sunglasses, in this 2023 episode we discuss all things fashion and Guinness World Records with Senior Editor Ben Hollingum. More records to be found at www.guinnessworldrecords.com.
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The Fasten-ating History of Clothes (Dressed Classic)
In this 2024 episode, we explore the fasten-ating history of closing clothes through the lens of three of the most familiar fasteners in our wardrobes today: zippers, velcro, and magnets! Learn more about your …
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In this 2024 episode, we explore the fasten-ating history of closing clothes through the lens of three of the most familiar fasteners in our wardrobes today: zippers, velcro, and magnets!
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Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes with Eleanor Houghton
Renowned Brontë scholar, historian and illustrator Eleanor Houghton joins us to discuss her recently published book Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our …
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Renowned Brontë scholar, historian and illustrator Eleanor Houghton joins us to discuss her recently published book Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes.
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Dressed's Guide to Dressed, part II (Dressed Classic)
In this week's Dressed Classic episode from 2022, April and Cassidy continue 2022 their overview of episodes across the past five seasons of Dressed, exploring themes from fashion icons to living legends. Want …
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In this week's Dressed Classic episode from 2022, April and Cassidy continue 2022 their overview of episodes across the past five seasons of Dressed, exploring themes from fashion icons to living legends.
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Embroidering Palestine, an interview with Fatima Abbadi and Rachel Dedman
This week we explore the art and political history of embroidery in Palestine. Called tatreez in Arabic, the practice of embroidery has served as a form of communication between women for centuries across the …
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This week we explore the art and political history of embroidery in Palestine. Called tatreez in Arabic, the practice of embroidery has served as a form of communication between women for centuries across the region. Guest curator of the MoMu Antwerp exhibition Embroidering Palestine, Rachel Dedman, and Palestinian embroiderer, Fatima Abbadi, join us to speak about the language of tatreez.
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A Dressed Guide to Dressed, Part I (Dressed Classic)
In this 2022 episode from the Dressed archive, Cassidy and April break down some of their favorites by theme. A fun reminder for our seasoned listeners or a guide for those who may be new to the show! Want more …
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In this 2022 episode from the Dressed archive, Cassidy and April break down some of their favorites by theme. A fun reminder for our seasoned listeners or a guide for those who may be new to the show!
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Dressed's Ten Favorite Fashion Objects
We're celebrating the launch of season nine with a discussion of ten of our favorite objects in the history of fashion. From some of the most beautiful dresses to ever exist to others so rare only scraps of …
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We're celebrating the launch of season nine with a discussion of ten of our favorite objects in the history of fashion. From some of the most beautiful dresses to ever exist to others so rare only scraps of them survive, we revel in the artistry, fantasy and storytelling capabilities of the clothes we wear--or dream about wearing--in our season opener.
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Dissecting the 1920s "Flapper" (Dressed Classic)
In this bonus minisode from Halloween 2020, we "dissected" the iconic flapper look from head to toe. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our …
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In this bonus minisode from Halloween 2020, we "dissected" the iconic flapper look from head to toe.
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Supreme Glamour, an Interview with Mary Wilson (Dressed Classic)
To celebrate our 100th episode in 2020, we were joined by the one and only Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes and author of the book Supreme Glamour. Ms. Wilson joined us to discuss the integral role …
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To celebrate our 100th episode in 2020, we were joined by the one and only Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes and author of the book Supreme Glamour. Ms. Wilson joined us to discuss the integral role that fashion--and supreme glamour--played in the success of one of the greatest singing trios of all time.
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Announcing Season 9 of Dressed!
All new episodes of Dressed launching May 6th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WHat I wORE to Work, an interview with Jo Weldon, part II (Dressed Classic)
Based on her one-woman show, WHat I wORE to Work, Jo Weldon joins us for the second half of our Dressed Classic episode from 2024 to explore the "intersection of fashion, culture and sex work." In part II, we …
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Based on her one-woman show, WHat I wORE to Work, Jo Weldon joins us for the second half of our Dressed Classic episode from 2024 to explore the "intersection of fashion, culture and sex work." In part II, we hear about the laws governing what strippers can and cannot wear, what Jo herself wore in her many roles within the sex industry and her ongoing work as a sex worker activist.
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WHat I wORE to work, an interview with Jo Weldon, part I (Dressed Classic)
For this week's Dressed Classics episodes, Jo Weldon joins us for a two-part conversation from 2024 about her one-woman show, WHat I wORE to Work, which explores the "intersection of fashion, culture and sex …
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For this week's Dressed Classics episodes, Jo Weldon joins us for a two-part conversation from 2024 about her one-woman show, WHat I wORE to Work, which explores the "intersection of fashion, culture and sex work." From the brothels of Ancient Greece to Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's, part I explores sex worker style throughout history and its centuries-long influence on high fashion.
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Dressing to Undress, an interview with Dita von Teese, part II (Dressed Classic)
In part II of this week's Dressed Classics, our favorite vedette, Dita Von Teese, joins us to continue our conversation about being the first-ever guest star at Paris' legendary cabaret, the Crazy House and her …
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In part II of this week's Dressed Classics, our favorite vedette, Dita Von Teese, joins us to continue our conversation 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.
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Dressing to Undress: an interview with Dita von Teese, part I (Dressed Classic)
Our two-part Dressed Classic episodes this week revisit our spectacularly stylish 2024 conversation with the one and only Dita Von Teese! A longtime vintage collector and star of the neo-burlesque scene, Dita's …
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Our two-part Dressed Classic episodes this week revisit our spectacularly stylish 2024 conversation with 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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