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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Sep 24, 2019 · 59 min
Patrick Kelly, an Interview with Dr. Eric Darnell Pritchard
Patrick Kelly took Paris by storm in the 1980s, becoming the first American designer to be inducted into France's distinguished Chambre syndicale du prêt-à-porter. On what would have been Patrick's 65th birthday, we honor his life and legacy. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Sep 17, 2019 · 38 min
The Joy of Fashion, an Interview with Pat Cleveland
This week we talk with fashion icon and fashion model pioneer Pat Cleveland about her fifty-plus year career in fashion. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Sep 12, 2019 · 20 min
FHM #31: The Cyclical Nature of Fashion
This week, April and Cassidy discuss which forgotten fashion staples they would love to make a comeback and which cyclical fashion trends should remain a thing of the past. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Sep 10, 2019 · 37 min
Global Vision: Tina Leser
Often cited as a progenitor of the American Look, fashion designer Tina Leser's vision was greater than the polarizing discourse of French versus American style. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Sep 5, 2019 · 20 min
FHM #30: Making Mrs. Maisel
This week we take a peek inside the Paley Center for Media's exhibition Making Maisel Marvelous. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Sep 3, 2019 · 59 min
Fashion Period. An Interview with Dr. Shannon Withycombe
Periods. A universally taboo topic for 1000s of years, menstruation was only addressed commercially in the early 20th century. We talk the pad's evolution--and all its accompanying accessories--with women's health historian Dr. Shannon Withycombe. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Aug 29, 2019 · 22 min
FHM #29: Enfleurage: 17th Century Perfume Making with Dryland Wilds
This week we meet Cebastien and Robin, the women behind the botanical beauty line Dryland Wilds, and learn all about their modern day use of the 17th century perfume making process known as enfleurage.<a href="https://www.drylandwilds.com/">https://www.drylandwilds.com</a> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/
Aug 27, 2019 · 56 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Aug 22, 2019 · 16 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Aug 15, 2019 · 22 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Aug 8, 2019 · 12 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Aug 6, 2019 · 47 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Aug 1, 2019 · 21 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Jul 30, 2019 · 59 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Jul 25, 2019 · 16 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Jul 23, 2019 · 52 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Jul 18, 2019 · 16 min
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 <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Jul 16, 2019 · 47 min
Fashion Animals, an interview with Joshua Katcher
Animal rights activist and vegan menswear designer Joshua Katcher joins us to talk about the relationship between humans and the animals they wear. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Jul 11, 2019 · 28 min
Fashion History Mystery #22: Fall 2019 Couture Fashion Collections
This week, Cassidy and April discuss the art and history inherent in the latest 2019 Couture Fashion Collections. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations
Jul 9, 2019 · 54 min
50 Years of the Ebony Fashion Fair, an interview with Joy Bivins
For fifty years, Ebony magazine's groundbreaking Fashion Fair brought the crème de la crème of high fashion to audiences across the USA and around the globe. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations

Dressed: The History of Fashion

Patrick Kelly, an Interview with Dr. Eric Darnell Pritchard

The Joy of Fashion, an Interview with Pat Cleveland

FHM #31: The Cyclical Nature of Fashion

Global Vision: Tina Leser

FHM #30: Making Mrs. Maisel

Fashion Period. An Interview with Dr. Shannon Withycombe

FHM #29: Enfleurage: 17th Century Perfume Making with Dryland Wilds

The Golden Age of Haute Couture, LIVE from the Dallas Museum of Art

FHM #28: Origin of the Poodle Skirt

FHM #27: The Origin of the Moon Manicure with Suzanne Shapiro

FHM #26: A Mermaid's Tale

Mary Quant, an Interview with Jenny Lister

FHM #25: The Auction House Allure

Charles James: Genius Deconstructed, an Interview with Timothy Long

Fashion History Mystery #24: The History of Penny Loafers

Space Age Fashion: an interview with Sarah Jean Culbreth

Fashion History Mystery #23: Origin Story: Sailor and Peter Pan Collars

Fashion Animals, an interview with Joshua Katcher

Fashion History Mystery #22: Fall 2019 Couture Fashion Collections

50 Years of the Ebony Fashion Fair, an interview with Joy Bivins