Donyale Luna: Myth, Model, Muse, Part II
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
Donyale Luna: The Life and Legacy of a Legendary Model, Part I
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
Tis the Season IV: Fashion History’s Gift Hits (and Misses), Part II
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 Dec 202430min
Tis the Season IV: Fashion History’s Gift Hits (and Misses), Part I
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 Dec 202449min
Fashion History Now #65: Listener Mail Roundup
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 Dec 202427min
Bump-Proof the Baby: Historic Wearables for Toddler Safety
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 Dec 202439min
The Black Beauty Archive with Camille Lawrence
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
Magic by Design: Behind the Seams of "Wicked" with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
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
