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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Jul 4, 2019 · 17 min
Fashion History Mystery #21: Isabelle de Borchgrave
Join us for a peep inside the work of Isabelle de Borchgrave who creates incredible life-size replicas of historic fashions not from silk, velvet and lace, but paper. 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 2, 2019 · 32 min
Gender Bending Fashion, pt. 2: an interview with Michelle Tolini Finamore
Men just might enjoy the comfort of skirts! This week we speak to Michelle Tolini Finamore about her exhibition Gender Bending Fashion which is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 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
Jun 27, 2019 · 16 min
Fashion History Mystery #20: History of the Pride Flag
It's World Pride month and all things rainbow! This week's minisode discusses the origin of the multicolored pride flag emblazoned upon innumerable garments to be worn this month. 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
Jun 25, 2019 · 45 min
Gender Bending Fashion, pt. 1: an interview with Michelle Tolini Finamore
Who gets to wear the pants?! This week we speak to Michelle Tolini Finamore about her exhibition Gender Bending Fashion which is currently on view at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. 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
Jun 20, 2019 · 11 min
Fashion History Mystery #19: Should These Clothes Be Saved?
Cassidy and April discuss a recent New York Time's article by Vanessa Friedman which brings up some interesting questions regarding the relevance and importance of everyday clothing. 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
Jun 18, 2019 · 48 min
Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats, an interview with Clarissa Esguerra
This week, exhibition curator Clarissa Esguerra teaches us all about the sophisticated resist-dying ikat technique responsible for the resplendent textiles and garments on display in LACMA's current exhibition Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats. 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
Jun 13, 2019 · 14 min
Fashion History Mystery #18: Like a Fine Wine: What Makes Clothing "Vintage"?
Tune in this week to learn about the distinctions between what is considered antique versus vintage. 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
Jun 11, 2019 · 45 min
The Language of Fans, an interview with Laura Camerlengo
Much more than practical tools for cooling the body, Laura Camerlengo joins us to speak about the myriad of ways fans have been used historically as emblems of status and tools of communication. Her exhibition Fans of the 18th Century is on view now through June 30, 2019 at the de Young Museum in San Francisco. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — https://redc
Jun 6, 2019 · 10 min
Fashion History Mystery #17: Addressing Dress
Join us for fun with words! Today we address "dress." 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
Jun 4, 2019 · 47 min
Styling the American Suffragist, an interview with Raissa Bretaña
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. In gratitude to the American women who fought for the right to vote, we speak to Raissa Bretaña about the relationship between fashion and the 20th century suffrage movement. 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
May 30, 2019 · 27 min
Fashion History Mystery #16: Of Beards and Men
Today, we answer a listener question about the history of men's facial hair with Dr. Christopher Oldstone-Moore, author of the book Of Beards and Men: the Revealing History of Facial Hair. 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
May 28, 2019 · 58 min
Men in Heels: a His (and Her) Story, an Interview with Elizabeth Semmelhack
High heels have long been the domain of women--but first they were worn by men. This week, we track the evolution of the high heel as worn by male cavalry to "irrational" women with Bata Shoe Museum Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack. 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
May 23, 2019 · 15 min
Fashion History Mystery #15: Pantone
This week we discuss the 'shadiest' company around, the world's leading authority on color intelligence, Pantone. 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
May 21, 2019 · 56 min
The Dress Detective, an interview with Amber Butchart
Fashion history and crime labs may seem like strange bedfellows. This week we speak to real-life dress detective, Amber Butchart, about her work in forensics and fashion history applications outside of museums and design studios. 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
May 16, 2019 · 19 min
Fashion History Mystery #14: "Copying: a Fancy Name for Stealing"
Detective hats on, Cassidy and April address a listener question regarding fashion copying: fashion fakes are nothing new, but just when and where did the practice start and why? 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
May 14, 2019 · 45 min
The Art of Embroidery, an Interview with Nadia Albertini, Part II
In part two of our interview with embroidery designer Nadia Albertini, we learn how the age old craft is kept alive at the hands of skilled artisans from India to Paris. 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
May 9, 2019 · 42 min
Fashion History Mystery #13: Party of the Year: The Met Gala
This week we look into the storied history of one of the world's most sought-after social invitations: The Met Gala. 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
May 7, 2019 · 49 min
The Art of Embroidery, an Interview with Nadia Albertini, Part I
Today, we learn all about the fascinating history behind one of humankind's oldest forms of adornment with embroidery designer and historian Nadia Albertini. 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
May 2, 2019 · 17 min
Fashion History Mystery #12: Chat-a-what?
This week we answer a query about the once indispensable accessory now lost to time: the chatelaine. 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
Apr 30, 2019 · 34 min
"The New Freedom Thing in in Fashion" or How Jeans Got Their Stretch
This week we learn how "the new freedom thing in fashion" became the industry standard for the production of women's--and more and more men's-- jeans. This is the story of stretchy jeans. 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

Fashion History Mystery #21: Isabelle de Borchgrave

Gender Bending Fashion, pt. 2: an interview with Michelle Tolini Finamore

Fashion History Mystery #20: History of the Pride Flag

Gender Bending Fashion, pt. 1: an interview with Michelle Tolini Finamore

Fashion History Mystery #19: Should These Clothes Be Saved?

Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats, an interview with Clarissa Esguerra

Fashion History Mystery #18: Like a Fine Wine: What Makes Clothing "Vintage"?

The Language of Fans, an interview with Laura Camerlengo

Fashion History Mystery #17: Addressing Dress

Styling the American Suffragist, an interview with Raissa Bretaña

Fashion History Mystery #16: Of Beards and Men

Men in Heels: a His (and Her) Story, an Interview with Elizabeth Semmelhack

Fashion History Mystery #15: Pantone

The Dress Detective, an interview with Amber Butchart

Fashion History Mystery #14: "Copying: a Fancy Name for Stealing"

The Art of Embroidery, an Interview with Nadia Albertini, Part II

Fashion History Mystery #13: Party of the Year: The Met Gala

The Art of Embroidery, an Interview with Nadia Albertini, Part I

Fashion History Mystery #12: Chat-a-what?

"The New Freedom Thing in in Fashion" or How Jeans Got Their Stretch