Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velázquez with Amanda Wunder, Part II (Dressed Classic)
Historian Amanda Wunder joins us in a two-part episode that illuminates the remarkable life and work of Mateo Aguado, royal court tailor to the Queens of Spain from 1630 to 1672. Aguado is the subject...
15 Dec 202550min
Spanish Fashion in the Age of Velázquez with Amanda Wunder, Part I (Dressed Classic)
Historian Amanda Wunder joins us in a two-part episode that illuminates the remarkable life and work of Mateo Aguado, royal court tailor to the Queens of Spain from 1630 to 1672. Aguado is the subject...
12 Dec 20251h 2min
Spanish Style: Fashion Illuminated, 1550-1700 with Amanda Wunder
Historian Amanda Wunder joins us to discuss her new exhibition Spanish Style: Fashion Illuminated, 1550-1770, on view at The Hispanic Society Museum & Library until March 22nd, 2026. In addition to ro...
10 Dec 20251h 4min
Call Me: The Perils of 19th Century Etiquette (Dressed Classic)
Our Dressed Classic episode this week revisits our 2020 deep dive into etiquette manuals, we explore the complex codes of introductions and calling during the 19th century. Want more Dressed: The H...
5 Dec 202541min
How to Be a Gentleman: Etiquette Tips from the Refined Men of History
In our third installment of our on-going series on historic etiquette practices, we acerbically attempt to solve the 'male loneliness epidemic' with tips for 'gentlemen' on how to interact with ladies...
2 Dec 202551min
Charles James: Genius Deconstructed, an interview with Timothy Long (Dressed Classic)
In this week's Dressed Classic episode, we revisit our 2019 conversation with Timothy Long as he takes us inside the multi-tiered genius of Charles James, the self-taught fashion designer behind some ...
28 Nov 202559min
What's in Your Closet: On the Trail of Charles James
A query from a listener about a recent vintage purchase has us on the trail of the British/American couturier Charles James in our latest--and most bizarre--episode exploring What's in Your Closet. ...
26 Nov 202544min
Clueless at Twenty-Five, an Interview with Costume Designer Mona May (Dressed Classic)
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the iconic fashion flick Clueless, we bring you our 2020 interview with the film's costume designer Mona May. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ...
21 Nov 202542min
