Queen Sirikit of Thailand, an Interview with Melissa Leventon
What happens when French haute couture meets Thai glamour and elegance? This week, Melissa Leventon joins us to discuss the sartorial legacy of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Recommended reading: Melissa ...
31 Mar 20201h 2min
Fashion History Mystery 42: Hook, Line, and Sink-Her, a History of Fishnets
How did a practical device for catching fish become a coveted and controversial fashion staple? This week, we explore the fascinating thousand-year plus history behind fishnets. Recommended reading: ...
26 Mar 202030min
Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse, an interview with Patricia Mears
En pointe and en vogue, the ballerina has inspired many a fashion designer. Dance and fashion have long had a symbiotic relationship, and this week we speak to Patricia Mears about her sublimely beaut...
24 Mar 20201h
Fashion History Now #3
This week we discuss online sources of fashion history, AJ and The Queen, Dapper Dan's new memoire and biodegradable plastics. Recommended reading: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art (and fashion) History: h...
19 Mar 202026min
Eleanor Lambert: Empress of 7th Avenue, an interview with Carol McLennan
"The most influential woman in fashion" during the 20th century was far from a household name. Join us as we explore the legendary career of Eleanor Lambert who helped shape the trajectory of the Amer...
17 Mar 202037min
Fashion History Mystery 41: The Incredible Origin of Cat-Eye Glasses
What do millionaires, harlequins and cigarettes have to do with the iconic cat-eye frame? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport this p...
12 Mar 202028min
How to Read a Suit, an Interview with Lydia Edwards
Fashion historian and author Lydia Edwards joins us to talk about her newly released book How to Read a Suit, the highly anticipated menswear version of her acclaimed How to Read a Dress. Want more Dr...
10 Mar 202052min
Fashion History Now #2
This week we cover topics including Bill Cunningham, 150 years of Harper's Bazaar, and the recent JLo/Shakira controversy. Are we still policing women's bodies in 2020? Recommended reading: Cassidy's ...
5 Mar 202030min
