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Fashion History Mystery 42: Hook, Line, and Sink-Her, a History of Fishnets
How did a practical device for catching fish become a coveted and controversial fashion staple? This week, we explore the fascinating thousand-year p…
6 years ago
Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse, an interview with Patricia Mears
En pointe and en vogue, the ballerina has inspired many a fashion designer. Dance and fashion have long had a symbiotic relationship, and this week w…
6 years ago
Fashion History Now #3
This week we discuss online sources of fashion history, AJ and The Queen, Dapper Dan's new memoire and biodegradable plastics.
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6 years ago
Eleanor Lambert: Empress of 7th Avenue, an interview with Carol McLennan
"The most influential woman in fashion" during the 20th century was far from a household name. Join us as we explore the legendary career of Eleanor …
6 years ago
Fashion History Mystery 41: The Incredible Origin of Cat-Eye Glasses
What do millionaires, harlequins and cigarettes have to do with the iconic cat-eye frame? Tune in to find out!
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6 years ago
How to Read a Suit, an Interview with Lydia Edwards
Fashion historian and author Lydia Edwards joins us to talk about her newly released book How to Read a Suit, the highly anticipated menswear version…
6 years, 1 month ago
Fashion History Now #2
This week we cover topics including Bill Cunningham, 150 years of Harper's Bazaar, and the recent JLo/Shakira controversy. Are we still policing wome…
6 years, 1 month ago
Ethics and Responsibility in the Jewelry Industry, an interview with Bliss Lau
Do you know where the precious metals or gems used in your jewelry come from? This week we speak to jewelry designer Bliss Lau about ethics and respo…
6 years, 1 month ago
Fashion History Mystery #40: What's a Dickie?!
Your great-grandmother enjoyed a dickie. Join us in our exploration of a wildly popular garment, now lost to fashion history.
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6 years, 1 month ago
Call Me: The Perils of 19th Century Etiquette
After a deep dive into etiquette manuals, we explore the complex codes of introductions and calling during the 19th century.
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6 years, 1 month ago