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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Apr 25, 2019 · 16 min
Fashion History Mystery #11: Rosie Gets a Shingle
On this week's edition of Fashion History Mystery, we look into vintage hairstyle terms including the bob and the shingle. 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 23, 2019 · 56 min
April Goes to Beauty School: the 1944 Du Barry Success Course
To investigate charm schools of the 1940s, April recently completed the six weeks Du Barry Success Course of diet, exercise, posture and beauty rituals. Tune in to find out how it went! 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 18, 2019 · 18 min
Fashion History Mystery #10: The Other Dust Ruffle
On this week's edition of Fashion History Mystery, April and Cassidy answer the question: didn't women's long skirts get really dirty in the 19th 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
Apr 16, 2019 · 1 hr 1 min
Fashion and the Art of Pochoir
This week, Cassidy and April take you inside their book Fashion and the Art of Pochoir to learn all about the painterly hand-stenciling technique that redefined fashion illustration in the Art Moderne and Art Deco eras. 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 11, 2019 · 21 min
Fashion History Mystery #9: Don't Sweat It
In this week's mini-sode we explore how the matter of perspiration has been handled historically. 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 9, 2019 · 40 min
The Other Danish Girl: Gerda Wegener
Alicia Vikander may have won an Oscar for her portrayal of Gerda Wegener in the 2015 film, The Danish Girl, but the film only scratches the surface of this incredible artist's life. 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 4, 2019 · 19 min
Fashion History Mystery #8: Origin Story: Mary Janes
This week we explore the unlikely origin story of Mary Janes. 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 2, 2019 · 46 min
Remaking Fashion History: an Interview with John Bright
This week we sit down with Oscar-winning costume designer John Bright to discuss his prolific career in film and TV that spans five decades. A collector of historic fashion, John is the founder and owner of the world's leading costume house, Cosprop. 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
Mar 28, 2019 · 17 min
Fashion History Mystery #7: Amish Fashion Designers?
This week, we answer the listener question: are there any fashion designers from the Amish tradition? 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
Mar 26, 2019 · 49 min
A Vanderbilt House Party--The Gilded Age, an Interview with Leslie Klingner
This week we go behind the scenes of Biltmore Estate's latest exhibition A Vanderbilt House Party--The Gilded Age with the estate's Curator of Interpretation Leslie Klingner. 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
Mar 21, 2019 · 16 min
Fashion History Mystery #6: Origins of Polka Dots
This week we answer a listener question about the origin of poka dots, by diving all the way back to the Middle Ages' taboo about wearing spots. 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
Mar 19, 2019 · 46 min
A History of Stoutwear, an interview with Dr. Lauren Downing Peters
Dubbed "stoutwear" at the turn of the 20th century, Dr. Lauren Downing Peters joins us this week to discuss the history of plus-size 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
Mar 14, 2019 · 13 min
Fashion History Mystery #5: Thierry Mugler
Following Cardi B's stunning vintage ensembles at the 2019 Grammys, we answer the question posed by many listeners: Who is Thierry Mugler? 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
Mar 12, 2019 · 37 min
Finding Beauty, an Interview with Photographer Tony Vaccaro
This week, we talk 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. 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
Mar 7, 2019 · 23 min
Fashion History Mystery #4: To Wear or Not to Wear?
This week Cassidy and April address the question: when is it ok to wear historical clothing and how to preserve our family heirlooms. 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
Mar 5, 2019 · 58 min
Historical Costuming with American Duchess
It is one thing to study the history of fashion, it is another thing entirely to wear it! This week we meet historical costumers Lauren and Abby, the women behind the historical shoe company and blog American Duchess. 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
Feb 28, 2019 · 23 min
Fashion History Mystery #3: Fashion History at the Oscars!
This week, April and Cassidy discuss all things Oscars' 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
Feb 26, 2019 · 1 hr 16 min
Cult Style: an interview with Sarah Byrd
Where do belief and and clothing intersect? This week we speak to Sarah Byrd about the clothing choices of some of America's fringe religious groups. 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
Feb 21, 2019 · 23 min
Fashion History Mystery: Favorite Fashion Books
This week Cassidy and April share their favorite fashion history books of all time! 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
Feb 19, 2019 · 34 min
Fashion and Flight: Pioneering Aviatrixes, an interview with Katharine Dorny
In the 1920s, the fearless women that took to the skies became celebrities overnight. How did the media spotlight shape early aviatrixes relationship to fashion and flight? 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 #11: Rosie Gets a Shingle

April Goes to Beauty School: the 1944 Du Barry Success Course

Fashion History Mystery #10: The Other Dust Ruffle

Fashion and the Art of Pochoir

Fashion History Mystery #9: Don't Sweat It

The Other Danish Girl: Gerda Wegener

Fashion History Mystery #8: Origin Story: Mary Janes

Remaking Fashion History: an Interview with John Bright

Fashion History Mystery #7: Amish Fashion Designers?

A Vanderbilt House Party--The Gilded Age, an Interview with Leslie Klingner

Fashion History Mystery #6: Origins of Polka Dots

A History of Stoutwear, an interview with Dr. Lauren Downing Peters

Fashion History Mystery #5: Thierry Mugler

Finding Beauty, an Interview with Photographer Tony Vaccaro

Fashion History Mystery #4: To Wear or Not to Wear?

Historical Costuming with American Duchess

Fashion History Mystery #3: Fashion History at the Oscars!

Cult Style: an interview with Sarah Byrd

Fashion History Mystery: Favorite Fashion Books

Fashion and Flight: Pioneering Aviatrixes, an interview with Katharine Dorny