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The Swimsuit: a Revealing History, Part I
In part one of this two-part series, we explore the origins of one of the most controversial garments in history: the swimsuit.
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7 years, 8 months ago
Lea Gottlieb & Gottex Swimwear, an interview with Keren Ben-Horin
This week we meet Israeli swimwear designer and innovater Lea Gottlieb (1918-2012), the visionary founder of the luxury swimwear brand Gottex.
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7 years, 8 months ago
Silhouette and Leotard: a Tale of Two Men?
In this week’s episode, we meet the men behind the fashion: Étienne de Silhouette (1709-1767) and Jules Leotard (1842-1870).
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7 years, 9 months ago
The Gentleman Couturier: Hubert de Givenchy
This week is Haute Couture Week in Paris and we bring you an in memoriam episode on one of couture's greats: Hubert de Givenchy.
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7 years, 9 months ago
She's a Fashion Plate, an interview with Antoine Bucher and Nicolas Montagne
In this week's episode, we speak with Antoine Bucher and Nicolas Montagne of Librarie Diktats about the history of fashion plates, prints which serve…
7 years, 9 months ago
Wonderbra, an interview with Alexis Walker
This week we speak with fashion historian Alexis Walker about the innovation and history behind Wonderbra.
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7 years, 9 months ago
Queen Alexandra: Behind the Seams, an interview with Kate Strasdin
This week we delve behind the seams with fashion historian Kate Strasdin to rediscover the sartorial legacies--and anti-aging secrets-- of the ever y…
7 years, 9 months ago
Jewelry of Sentiment pt. 2: an interview with Courtney Lane
In the second installment of Jewelry of Sentiment, we speak with Courtney Lane, a modern-day practitioner of hair work.
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7 years, 10 months ago
Jewelry of Sentiment pt. 1: The Art of Hair Work
For centuries, locks of human hair were cherished tokens exchanged between friends and loved ones. In this episode, we investigate the art of hair wo…
7 years, 10 months ago
Gaby Deslys: the Modern Body, Fashion & Spectacle
Gaby Deslys was one of the most famous performers of the WWI era. Her unapologetic independence--and body-baring costumes--also made her one of the m…
7 years, 10 months ago