Dressed: The History of Fashion

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Fashion & Beauty
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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.

1 hr ago

Truman Capote's Black and White Ball (Dressed Classic)

Today we revisit a 2024 episode on one of the most fabulous parties New York City has ever seen, Truman Capote's Black and White Ball. Held at The Plaza hotel on November 28, 1966 as a masked fancy dress ball with a strict dress code of black and white, Capote gathered together a global coterie of artists, intellectuals, politicians and the international jet set for one of the most sought-after invitations of the 20th century. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bookshelf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Beach Pajamas: From Sleepwear to Sportswear, an interview with Janine D'Agati and Hannah Schiff (Dressed Classic)

This week we revisit our 2024 conversation with fashion historians and vintage collectors Janine D'Agati and Hannah Schiff who joined us to discuss their book From Sleepwear to Sportswear: How Beach Pajamas Reshaped Women's Fashion. Their groundbreaking new research on beach pajamas uncovers a missing piece of the puzzle in women's adoption of pants in the early 20th century. Check out Janine's online shop Guermantes Vintage. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bookshelf⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min
19 June

History of the Pride Flag (Dressed Classic)

It's World Pride month and all things rainbow! This 2019 minisode discusses the origin of the multicolored pride flag emblazoned upon innumerable garments to be worn this month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 min
18 June

Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion, an interview with Eleanor Medhurst (Dressed Classic)

From Sappho to Stonewall-and-beyond, in this 2024 episode we explore the more than 2,600 years of lesbian fashion history as Eleanor Medhurst joins us to discuss her recently released book Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54 min
13 June

The Art of Kimono with Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Part II (Dressed Classic)

In this 2024 two-part episode, we are joined by Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Japan's premiere speciality kimono purveyor dedicated to preserving and celebrating the art--and artisans--of kimono. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

22 min
12 June

The Art of Kimono with Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Part I (Dressed Classic)

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47 min
5 June

Jordan Roth and the Theater of Fashion (Dressed Classic)

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April Calahan

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Cassidy Zachary

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Eleanor Medhurst

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Keita Motoji

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Mark McNulty

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Jordan Roth

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Benjamin Hollingum

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Eleanor Houghton

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Fatima Abbadi

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Rachel Dedman

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14/03/2025

Emmaedwardsisahoneybadger

Absolutely loved the gendering fashion episode. Thanks for such a great podcast.
Thank you

09/05/2024

SJOK

I have been a listener for a little while now and after listening to the Met episode, felt compelled to say thank you to you both for the thoughtful, well-rounded content you bring to each episode. Your balanced perspective of the good and the questionable is appreciated. You said you both debated whether to do this episode - I am glad you landed on the side of doing it as we all needed to hear the point of view you both had to share.
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30/07/2022

Kareena Jane

History and glamour wrapped up with a feminist bow. I’m not overly interested in clothes but you don’t have to be to enjoy the stories and this fascinating angle on the past. April and Cassidy know their stuff & are a joy to listen to.
The perfect show for anyone who loves fashion

11/06/2019

jessieannt

This show is one of my favorites, I love all the research the girls do. The topics are fascinating and their guests are excellent

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.