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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…
6 years, 10 months ago
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…
6 years, 10 months ago
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 ca…
6 years, 10 months ago
Fashion History Mystery #15: Pantone
This week we discuss the 'shadiest' company around, the world's leading authority on color intelligence, Pantone.
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6 years, 10 months ago
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 f…
6 years, 10 months ago
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 di…
6 years, 10 months ago
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 …
6 years, 10 months ago
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.
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6 years, 11 months ago
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 Al…
6 years, 11 months ago
Fashion History Mystery #12: Chat-a-what?
This week we answer a query about the once indispensable accessory now lost to time: the chatelaine.
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6 years, 11 months ago