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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 Interp…
7 years ago
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.
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7 years ago
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.
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7 years ago
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?
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7 years ago
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 s…
7 years ago
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.
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7 years, 1 month ago
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…
7 years, 1 month ago
Fashion History Mystery #3: Fashion History at the Oscars!
This week, April and Cassidy discuss all things Oscars' fashion!
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7 years, 1 month ago
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.…
7 years, 1 month ago
Fashion History Mystery: Favorite Fashion Books
This week Cassidy and April share their favorite fashion history books of all time!
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7 years, 1 month ago