A Year of Listening Podcast is designed to reclaim the lost art of civil, compassionate, and nuanced conversation about a variety of polarizing topics. In short, we’re tackling all the topics your mother warned you not to discuss at cocktail parties. The goal of this show is to help people understand the very personal experiences that often guide our beliefs in the hopes that this expands our compassion and empathy for those who believe differently than us. I have no doubt that in every epis ...
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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.
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Welcome to Skin Deep—the podcast where Dr. Anna Chacón, Miami’s dermatologist and beauty guru, dives into all things skin, beauty, and wellness! From the science behind serums to trending beauty hacks, Dr. Chacón delivers expert insights to elevate your skincare routine. Each episode features cheeky fun, serious education, and special guests from the beauty, medical, and wellness industries. And of course, her co-host, Gnocchi—the social media sensation and rescued parrot—adds extra charm an ...
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Today we introduce you to one of our favorite history podcasts, History Daily. And one of the reasons that we think you all will enjoy History Daily’s content is we share a common belief as they say that “History is human.” History Daily finds the overlooked and often forgotten human stories behind the names and dates of ordinary history. Which we …
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Our latest edition of "Fashion History Now" is an around the world journey. From Japan to Australia to New York, we shine the spotlight on documentaries, exhibitions, and ethical products that celebrate fashion's past, present and future. To enjoy: Hazel Village's ethically made woodland animals To follow: Keita Motoji's Linkedin Instagram: @kimo…
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Leigh Bowery: Phantasmagoric Couturier, an interview with Fiontán Moran, Part II
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46:12In this week's two-part episode, we explore the work of the "phantasmagoric couturier" Leigh Bowery, who has been described as "artist and art object, a thing to see, to experience." Primarily using dress and his own body as his medium of expression, Bowery's work was equally at home in contemporary art institutions and in the London club scene dur…
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The Science of Scalp & Haircare with Dr. Anna Chacón
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31:54Great skin doesn’t stop at the face—your scalp and hair deserve just as much attention. In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Anna Chacón sits down with Todd Da Silva, an elite L6 stylist and the Senior Technical Trainer for Bellus Academy in San Diego, CA, to talk all things scalp health, haircare science, and how dermatology and hairstyling go hand i…
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Leigh Bowery: Phantasmagoric Couturier, an interview with Fiontán Moran, Part I
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55:49In this week's two-part episode, we explore the work of the "phantasmagoric couturier" Leigh Bowery, who has been described as "artist and art object, a thing to see, to experience." Primarily using dress and his own body as his medium of expression, Bowery's work was equally at home in contemporary art institutions and in the London club scene dur…
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This week we hear from some of our very favorite guests: YOU! From your questions about Medieval millinery to Brooke Shield's infamous campaign for Calvin Klein jeans when she was just 15 and a fashion history archive recommendation today we answer and review your listener mail. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and class…
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Dressed Diaries: Margaine-Lacroix’s "Dare to Bare" Gowns of May 18th, 1908
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34:21On May 18th, 1908, 3 fashion models were reportedly arrested at Paris's Longchamps racecourse. But just what was so criminal about the clothing they wore? On this first edition of our new "Dressed Diaries" series, we head back in time and straight into the pages of fashion history to investigate this scandalous event. Find Sue Ralph's blog post on …
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"Tailored For You": Fashions from the 2025 Met Gala Blue Carpet, Part II
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43:26We bring you Part II of our annual coverage of the most anticipated fashion history event of the year: the 2025 Met Gala which accompanies The Costume Institute's sure to be blockbuster exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with ove…
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Courtney Hyman – Everyday Skincare & Teaching Healthy Habits to Kids with Dr. Anna Chacón
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45:57Skincare isn’t just for adults—building healthy habits starts young! In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Anna Chacón sits down with Courtney Hyman to discuss everyday skincare essentials and how to teach kids the importance of skin health from an early age. From simple routines to age-appropriate products, Courtney shares expert insights on protectin…
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"Tailored For You": Fashions from the 2025 Met Gala Blue Carpet, Part I
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45:01We bring you Part I of our annual coverage of the most anticipated fashion history event of the year: the 2025 Met Gala which accompanies the Costume Institute's sure to be blockbuster exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 o…
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Native Fashion Week Santa Fe with Amber-Dawn Bear Robe
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27:37Fashion curator and organizer Amber-Dawn Bear Robe is back to tell us all about the first ever Native Fashion Week Santa Fe 2025, one of the largest Indigenous Fashion Weeks in America, "where legacy meets the avant-garde." Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite f…
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The work of internationally renowned fashion designer and traditional Haida artist Dorothy Grant embodies "10,000 years of living Haida culture." She joins us to discuss her groundbreaking, four decade long career in celebration of the first monograph of her life and work Dorothy Grant: An Endless Thread. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? …
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In this week's two-part episode, we recap our recent fashion history day tours of NYC and hear from a few of the past Dressed guests who joined us along the way. In Part II, we chat about our “behind the seams” morning tours of two of the oldest, family owned and operated businesses in New York’s legendary Garment District and our fashion history-p…
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The Truth About Skincare: Science-Backed Beauty with Dr. Anna Chacón
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47:03With so much noise in the skincare industry, how do you separate fact from fiction? In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Anna Chacón sits down with Benjamin Fuchs, R.Ph., a pharmacist, skincare formulator, and the founder of Truth Treatment to uncover the science behind truly effective skincare. With decades of experience in pharmaceutical skincare, B…
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In this week's two-part episode, we recap our recent fashion history day tours of NYC and hear from a few of the past Dressed guests who joined us along the way. In Part I, we chat about our immersive day-long tours of the Fashion Institute of Technology and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Episodes with our featured guests: Dress Like an Egyptian, …
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Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities, Part II, an interview with Dr. Colleen Hill
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39:26In Part II of this week's episode, Dr. Colleen Hill joins us to speak about some of the incredible objects in her exhibition Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities which is on view at The Museum at FIT through April 20. 2025. From the rare Victorian era sterling silver posey to the insatiable mind of Alexander McQueen, Fashioning Wonder is rem…
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Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities, Part I, an interview with Dr. Colleen Hill
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53:17All this week we endeavor to spark your sartorial curiosity as Dr. Colleen Hill joins us to speak about her exhibition Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities which is on view at The Museum at FIT through April 20, 2025. In Part I, we delve into the history of the wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosity, during the 16th-early 18th centuries and l…
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Welcome to the first Fashion History Now of Season 8, where we bring you the latest news fashion history happening today. To Follow: Cheeky fashion satire @refashionedhippie Hair history @thehairhistorian, Five Medieval Hair Recipes To Read: A Brief History of Anrealage The Many Lives of Gigi Hadid Marion Morehouse, The World's First Supermodel Ros…
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Behind the Magic: Beauty Secrets and Skincare Smarts with Erika Medina
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41:30In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes actress Erika Medina, known for her work with Disney, to discuss the demands of the beauty industry and the essential role of a trusted dermatologist in keeping your skin healthy and glowing. Erika shares her on-set beauty secrets, her personal skincare must-haves, and some dos and don’ts she’s…
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For our debut of Season 8 of Dressed, we bring you the first of our new ongoing series: Fashion Scandals. Today we whisk you into the scandal swirling around surrounding one of the most famous paintings in all of art history, John Singer Sargent's Madame X. We will meet the subject, the American-born Parisian It-Girl Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau…
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Barbie: The Fashion History of an Icon, Part III (Dressed Classic)
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54:04The final episode of our Barbie fashion history series explores Barbie's flowering into a fully fledged fashion icon in the 21st century and what that means in terms of diversity and representation for Barbie, in front of and behind the seams. Recommended Reading: Carol Spencer's Dressing Barbie Dan Savage's Ken Comes Out (1993) Barbie's Time Magaz…
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Barbie: The Fashion History of an Icon, Part II (Dressed Classic)
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49:38Barbie gets the full haute couture treatment in part two of our Barbie fashion history series from 2023 which takes us into the 1980s, a period that lays the foundation for her ascension into full fashion icon status. Recommended Reading: Ruth Handler's Dream Doll Carol Spencer's Dressing Barbie Robin Gerber's Barbie and Ruth Black Barbie documenta…
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Red Carpet Glam & Everyday Glow: Celebrity Hair & Makeup Secrets with Dr. Anna Chacón
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28:57From Hollywood’s biggest red carpets to magazine covers, Oscar, celebrity hair and makeup artist, knows how to create flawless beauty moments. In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Anna Chacón sits down with Oscar to dive into the secrets behind long-lasting glam, skincare for makeup lovers, and pro techniques to achieve that camera-ready glow. Whether…
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Barbie: The Fashion History of an Icon, Part I (Dressed Classic)
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51:51Barbie is so much more than a child's toy. Since making her debut in 1959, the Barbie doll has become a full-fledged global phenomenon--and fashion icon. In this three part series from 2023, we explore the fashion history and cultural significance of the world's most famous doll and meet the fascinating figures behind her creation. Recommended Read…
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Glow Getters: The Magic of CO2 Carboxy Masks with Lana Kerr
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39:18In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon is joined by Lana Kerr, founder of the revolutionary CO2 Carboxy Mask, to dive into the science behind this game-changing skincare innovation. Lana shares how this unique treatment boosts skin health, minimizes signs of aging, and helps achieve that sought-after celebrity glow. Together, they discuss th…
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Scalp Deep: The Skin Connection with Jamila Powell of Naturally Drenched
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53:20In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon is joined by Jamila Powell, founder of Naturally Drenched, to discuss a critical yet often overlooked aspect of skincare—scalp care! Jamila dives into why the scalp deserves just as much attention as the rest of your skin and how improper care not only impacts your skin health but also shows in the cond…
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Get Dressed With Us in Paris and New York!
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18:28A quick hello from the Dressed Universe! While we are still on our winter hiatus, we wanted to check in to invite you to get Dressed with us in Paris, New York and online... We have amazing fashion history tours open for registration now: 3 days in New York City April 9th-11th (and because Day 1 sold out, we added an extra date April 16th) and a on…
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Invisible Beauty: An Interview with Bethann Hardison (Dressed Classic)
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53:10Fashion luminary and trailblazing model, agent and activist Bethann Hardison joins us to discuss her life and legacy as explored in the new documentary Invisible Beauty. More on the documentary Invisible Beauty Bethann's website Our Battle of Versailles interview with Robin Givan Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website Our Instagram …
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Beauty Meets Brains: Expert Insights with Colleen Baren
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47:11In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon is joined by Colleen Baren, former VP of Field Sales at L’Oréal and a true beauty industry powerhouse. Together, they dive into the intersection of expert care and expert consumer demand, peeling back the layers on what it really takes to make waves in the beauty and skincare world. With Colleen’s insid…
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Scott Barrie, an interview with Elizabeth Way
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34:39During our annual winter hiatus, we bring you some of our favorite episodes from Dressed's back catalog of more than 500 episodes. Today we revisit one of our past episodes with Elizabeth Way who joined us, on this occasion, to speak about the work of fashion designer Scott Barrie who is only but one of the creators detailed in her edited volume Bl…
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Ann Lowe: American Couturier, an interview with Elizabeth Way
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51:38During our annual winter hiatus, we bring you some of our favorite episodes from Dressed's back catalog. Today we revisit one of our past episodes with Elizabeth Way who joined us, on this occasion, to speak about her 2023 exhibition Ann Lowe: American Couturier, which was on view at the Winterthur Museum in Delaware. Custom couturier to brides, de…
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We continue our look at the life, legend, and legacy of 1960s supermodel Donyale Luna. Further Reading / Watching: Donyale in Que Etes-Vous Polly Magoo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS_aJN7c8ps; Daughter Dream Cazzaniga's article https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/donyale-luna-model-vogue Don Strachan's blog https://donyaleluna.wordpress.com TIME m…
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Glow Now, Shine Later: Skincare & Success with Maliya Patel
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30:36In this episode of SKIN DEEP, Dr. Anna Chacon is joined by high school senior and trailblazing entrepreneur Maliya Patel to tackle a topic her generation needs to hear: why preventative skincare is the ultimate power move. As the founder of The Mental Playbook Podcast and creator of the Kindfull app, Maliya’s all about breaking barriers and buildin…
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Donyale Luna: The Life and Legacy of a Legendary Model, Part I
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38:35In 1966, Donyale Luna became the first model of color to appear on the cover of any edition of Vogue magazine--but she was so much more than a pretty face. In this week's two part series, we look at the life, legend, and legacy of the enigmatic woman who took the fashion world by storm in the 1960s. Further reading: Daughter Dream Cazzaniga's Vogue…
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Sun, Sweat, and Skincare: Winning the Game Against Skin Damage
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40:20In this episode of SKIN DEEP with Dr. Anna Chacon, meet Guinness World Record holder, celebrity athlete, and entrepreneur Christy Swaid—a true powerhouse who lives life in the fast lane, often under the blazing sun. Together, they delve into the day-to-day stressors Christy faces, from marathon training to breaking records, and uncover the impact o…
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Smooth Talk: The Fine Lines of Dermatology Malpractice
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29:29In this episode of SKIN DEEP with Dr. Anna Chacon, we’re joined by Mitchel Ashley of The Ashley Lawfirm to peel back the layers on dermatology malpractice. From botched procedures to overlooked diagnoses, we’ll discuss the legal and medical side of navigating these high-stakes situations. With a mix of professional insight and cheeky commentary, we…
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Tis the Season V: Fashion History’s Gift Hits (and Misses), Part II
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31:38In what has now become an annual tradition, April and Cassidy do some fantasy fashion history shopping for their holiday party ensembles and gift exchange. Cassidy's $33 million ensemble: necklace, Dorothy's Ruby Red slippers, Charles James dress April’s ensemble: Vionnet coat, bejeweled snake stockings, Cartier Panthère collection, Margiela’s glas…
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Tis the Season V: Fashion History’s Gift Hits (and Misses), Part I
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50:25In what has now become an annual tradition, April and Cassidy do some fantasy fashion history shopping for their holiday party ensembles and gift exchange. Cassidy's $33 million ensemble: necklace, Dorothy's Ruby Red slippers, Charles James dress April’s ensemble: Vionnet coat, bejeweled snake stockings, Cartier Panthère collection, Margiela’s glas…
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Fashion History Now #65: Listener Mail Roundup
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28:17For our penultimate episode of season 7, we hear from YOU! Today's listener mail episode investigates the history of the French couture house Manguin, gets some updates on the militarization of glitter during WWII and makes an instagram rec to follow @moonhoney.jewelry for super interesting content on the history of jewelry. Want more Dressed: The …
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Bump-Proof the Baby: Historic Wearables for Toddler Safety
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41:25This week we investigate the variety of ways parents have historically dressed their toddlers to prevent injuries when they take that inevitable tumble. From puddings to go-wains and wicker walkers to ribbons of childhood, we look at the art historical record to explore childrenswear from the 16th-19th centuries. Want more Dressed: The History of F…
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The Black Beauty Archive with Camille Lawrence
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57:34We are joined by Camille Lawrence, founder of the Black Beauty Archive, a groundbreaking archive dedicated to documenting, preserving and archiving Black beauty culture, past and present. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titles Listen ad free…
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Magic by Design: Behind the Seams of "Wicked" with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
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1:04:20The work of award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell spans four decades and is a masterclass in the art of visual storytelling. In this episode, he takes us behind the seams and into the magical world of his most recent project Wicked. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 100 o…
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From incredible innovations in sustainable 3D printing to using you library card to 'check out' a wedding gown, this week we bring you the latest in Fashion History Now, which might just include a discussion of 14th century chainmail booty shorts. Coperni x Rapid Liquid Printing Love at Your LIbrary The Affair of the Necklace @alisonkingart Want mo…
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Outlandish, wry and fun, this week we explore the advice on how to live a fashionable lifestyle vis à vis fashion editor Diana Vreeland's column 'Why Don't You?' which debuted in Harper's Bazar in 1936. From fashion tips to interior design, 'Why Don't You?' remains a source of humorous delight more than 75+ years later. Want more Dressed: The Histo…
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A Woman of Many Bonnets: Living Fashion History with Anneliese Meck of "The Sewphisticate"
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43:10Where some people study fashion history, today's guest Anneliese Mack lives it! Anneliese joins us to talk about her multifaceted career as a historical interpreter and costumer, educator, seamstress, weaver, and founder of the popular blog and Instagram account The Sewphisticate. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes O…
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Sandy Powell's Dressing the Part: Costume Design for Film
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1:01:42Today's episode is dedicated to one of the greatest visual storytellers of our time, costume designer Sandy Powell who joins us to talk about her prolific 40 year career creating movie magic. Her work is the subject of a current exhibition Sandy Powell Dressing the Part: Costume Design for Film on view now at SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion and Film un…
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Eyeliner: A Cultural History, an interview with Zahra Hankir, part II
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41:17In part II of this episode, we continue our conversation with Lebanese-British journalist Zahra Hankir who joins us all this week to speak about her book Eyeliner: A Cultural History, which is a deep dive into one of the world’s oldest cosmetic practices. From its origins in Ancient Egypt to contemporary drag, we traverse the globe in a two-part ep…
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Eyeliner: A Cultural History, an interview with Zahra Hankir, part I
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39:56This week Lebanese-British journalist Zahra Hankir joins us to speak about her book Eyeliner: A Cultural History, which is a deep dive into one of the world’s oldest cosmetic practices. From its origins in Ancient Egypt to contemporary drag, we traverse the globe in a two-part episode to discuss the ways that eyeliner has connected us over more tha…
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Dressed's Fashion History Tour of Paris 2024, Part II
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55:33From the houses of the great haute couturiers and courtesans to the oldest haberdasheries and perfume makers in France, this week we take you behind the seams of our recent fashion history tours of Paris. Recommendations: La Païva La Galerie Dior Les Puces Fondation Azzedine Alaïa Hôtel Drouot Atelier Caraco Rebecca's Textile Tours of Paris Ultramo…
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Dressed's Fashion History Tour of Paris 2024, Part I
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58:27From the houses of the great haute couturiers and courtesans to the oldest haberdasheries and perfume makers in France, this week we take you behind the seams of our recent fashion history tours of Paris. Recommendations: La Païva La Galerie Dior Les Puces Fondation Azzedine Alaïa Hôtel Drouot Atelier Caraco Rebecca's Textile Tours of Paris Ultramo…
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