Dressed: The History of Fashion
Dressed Media
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.
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Aug 27, 2019 • 57min
The Golden Age of Haute Couture, LIVE from the Dallas Museum of Art
Hot off the press and LIVE from Dallas, join us for our first live episode of Dressed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 22, 2019 • 16min
FHM #28: Origin of the Poodle Skirt
This week's mini-sode explores the story of Juli Lynne Charlot who created a 50s classic: the poodle skirt. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 15, 2019 • 22min
FHM #27: The Origin of the Moon Manicure with Suzanne Shapiro
We answer a listener query about the moon-shaped manicure of the 1920s and 30s with Suzanne Shapiro, author of Nails: the Story of the Modern Manicure. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 8, 2019 • 12min
FHM #26: A Mermaid's Tale
In this week's mini-sode we answer a query from a real-life mermaid. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 6, 2019 • 48min
Mary Quant, an Interview with Jenny Lister
In the 1960s, Mary Quant launched her fashion revolution amid a rainbow of mini-skirts and hot pants. This week, we explore her life and legacy with Jenny Lister, the curator behind the V&A's exhibition Mary Quant, on view until February 20, 2016. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 1, 2019 • 22min
FHM #25: The Auction House Allure
This week we discuss the role of auction houses in the collecting of historic dress in a continued conversation with Timothy Long, Director, Senior Specialist of Couture and Luxury Accessories for Leslie Hindman Auctioneers. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2019 • 1h 1min
Charles James: Genius Deconstructed, an Interview with Timothy Long
Timothy Long takes us inside the multi-tiered genius of Charles James, the self-taught fashion designer behind some of the most innovative and breathtakingly beautiful designs of the 20th century. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 25, 2019 • 16min
Fashion History Mystery #24: The History of Penny Loafers
A staple of various style tribes, Nancy MacDonell joins us to speak about the history of the penny loafer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2019 • 52min
Space Age Fashion: an interview with Sarah Jean Culbreth
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing and we are joined by Sarah Jean Culbeth to discuss the space age fashions of Pierre Cardin. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 18, 2019 • 17min
Fashion History Mystery #23: Origin Story: Sailor and Peter Pan Collars
This week, we explore the fascinating origins of the so-called "sailor" and "peter pan" style collars. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
