Dressed: The History of Fashion

We continue our look at the life, legend, and legacy of 1960s supermodel Donyale Luna. Further Reading / Watching: Donyale in Que Etes-Vous Polly Magoo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS_aJN7c8ps; ...

31 Jan 202528min

In 1966, Donyale Luna became the first model of color to appear on the cover of any edition of Vogue magazine--but she was so much more than a pretty face. In this week's two part series, we look at t...

29 Jan 202536min

In what has now become an annual tradition, April and Cassidy do some fantasy fashion history shopping for their holiday party ensembles and gift exchange.  Cassidy's $33 million ensemble: necklace, ...

12 Des 202430min

In what has now become an annual tradition, April and Cassidy do some fantasy fashion history shopping for their holiday party ensembles and gift exchange.  Cassidy's $33 million ensemble: necklace, D...

11 Des 202449min

For our penultimate episode of season 7, we hear from YOU! Today's listener mail episode investigates the history of the French couture house Manguin, gets some updates on the militarization of glitte...

6 Des 202427min

This week we investigate the variety of ways parents have historically dressed their toddlers to prevent injuries when they take that inevitable tumble. From puddings to go-wains and wicker walkers to...

4 Des 202439min

We are joined by Camille Lawrence, founder of the Black Beauty Archive, a groundbreaking archive dedicated to documenting, preserving and archiving Black beauty culture, past and present.  Want more D...

29 Nov 202456min

The work of award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell spans four decades and is a masterclass in the art of visual storytelling. In this episode, he takes us behind the seams and into the magical w...

27 Nov 20241h 3min