

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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Nov 29, 2024 • 57min
The Black Beauty Archive with Camille Lawrence
We 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?
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 3min
Magic by Design: Behind the Seams of "Wicked" with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
The 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?
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Nov 22, 2024 • 36min
Fashion History Now #63
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 PrintingLove at Your LIbraryThe Affair of the Necklace@alisonkingartWant more Dressed: The History of Fashion?
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Nov 22, 2024 • 44min
Mrs. Vreeland Asks 'Why Don't You?'
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 History of Fashion?
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Nov 15, 2024 • 42min
A Woman of Many Bonnets: Living Fashion History with Anneliese Meck of "The Sewphisticate"
Where 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?
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Nov 14, 2024 • 60min
Sandy Powell's Dressing the Part: Costume Design for Film
Today'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 until March 2025. The exhibition is the first retrospective of Sandy’s work and features more than 70 costumes from 30 films, including Shakespeare in Love, Interview with the Vampire, The Young Victoria and many many more. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion?
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Nov 10, 2024 • 39min
Eyeliner: A Cultural History, an interview with Zahra Hankir, part II
In 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 episode to discuss the ways that eyeliner has connected us over more than 3,000 years of human history.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion?
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Nov 9, 2024 • 39min
Eyeliner: A Cultural History, an interview with Zahra Hankir, part I
This 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 than 3,000 years of human history.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion?
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Nov 1, 2024 • 54min
Dressed's Fashion History Tour of Paris 2024, Part II
From 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
Ultramod
Annie Bouquet
La Droguerie
Mokuba
Au Ver à Soie
Musée du Parfum, Fragonard
Crazy Horse
Musée Yves Saint Laurent
Palais Galliera
Palais Garnier
Versailles, Petit Trianon and Hamlet
Brasserie Mollard
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Oct 30, 2024 • 56min
Dressed's Fashion History Tour of Paris 2024, Part I
Join a fascinating journey through Paris's fashion history! Discover the life of La Païva, a 19th-century courtesan, and explore iconic venues like La Galerie Dior and Atelier Caraco. Hear about the thrill of the world’s oldest auction house and unique vintage finds. The hosts share insights from their fashion tours and enjoy a vibrant mix of artistry and craftsmanship. Listeners are invited to connect with upcoming tours and classes, making fashion history accessible and fun!


