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Dressed: The History of Fashion

Dressed Media
Fashion History
Nameplate Jewelry
Hip Hop Culture
Women Dressing Women Exhibition
Cultural Identity
Costume Institute
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Women's Fashion Designers
Women In Fashion
Feminism
Fashion Industry
Madame CJ. Walker
A'lelia Bundles
Fashion Fads
Fashion Design
Burlesque
Pleating
Women's Suffrage
Beauty Industry
Harlem Renaissance

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.

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From the most toxic makeup in history to the world's first sunglasses, in this 2023 episode, we discuss all things fashion and Guinness World Records with Senior Editor Ben Hollingum.

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From clothes curtains to computer microchips to calico doll dresses, in the latest edition of Fashion History Now, we explore the fascinating--and surprising-- stories quite literally woven into the clothes we wear and the technology we use. Other th... more

Emilie Flöge may best be remembered as the long-time companion of artist Gustav Klimt, but in this week's Dressed Classic episode from 2022, we explore her work as a fashion designer and dress reformer in early 20th century Vienna.

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For years, you have heard us singing the praises of today's guest! Haute couture embroiderer, textile expert, and our dear friend Rebecca Devaney joins us to talk about her many contributions to our annual fashion history tours of Paris, which featur... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Hollingum
Senior editor at Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records
Episode: Fashioning the Guinness World Records with Benjamin Hollingum (Dressed Classic)
Rebecca Davani
Parisian textile expert and tour guide.
Textile Tours of Paris
Episode: Getting Dressed in Paris 2025, Part II
Justine Picardie
International best-selling author and writer
Author of Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture
Episode: Catherine Dior, an Interview with Justine Picardie, Part I (Dressed Classic)
Clarissa Esguerra
Associate curator of Costume and Textiles at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Episode: Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats, an interview with Clarissa Esguerra (Dressed Classic)
Barbara Teller Ornelas
Fifth generation Navajo weaver, author, and educator
Navajo Rug Weavers
Episode: Navajo Weaving: Art, History, Practice with Lynda Teller Pete, Barbara Teller Ornelas and Hadley Jensen, Part II (Dressed Classic)
Hadley Jensen
Anthropologist and curator focused on Native North American art
Bard Graduate Center
Episode: Navajo Weaving: Art, History, Practice with Lynda Teller Pete, Barbara Teller Ornelas and Hadley Jensen, Part II (Dressed Classic)
Lynda Teller Pete
Fifth generation Navajo weaver, author, and educator
Navajo Rug Weavers
Episode: Navajo Weaving: Art, History, Practice with Lynda Teller Pete, Barbara Teller Ornelas and Hadley Jensen, Part II (Dressed Classic)
Dr. Elizabeth L. Block
Author of 'Dressing Up, The Women Who Influenced French Fashion'
Episode: Fashioning the Gilded Age: Tariffs, Thieves, and TV with Dr. Elizabeth L. Block (Dressed Classic)
Jessica Pushor
Collections Manager at the Chicago History Museum, past guest on Dressed, and fashion historian.
Chicago History Museum
Episode: Dressed in History: 100 Years of Collecting Fashion with Jessica Pushor

Hosts

Cassidy Zachary
Host of the show focusing on the cultural and historical aspects of fashion and dress.
April Calahan
Co-host skilled in exploring the intersection of fashion and history, engaging audiences with insightful content,

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Great podcast

    Research and detail done by April/Cassidy are fantastic. Their recent episodes on the highlights of their Paris history tours are amazing. Well done!!!

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    5
    Carlapodcast
    United States14 days ago
  • Every. Single. Episode

    I have enjoyed listening & learning all about fashion & the houses that once existed. It’s been a journey. I have been a listener since the very beginning. I have never missed (or skipped!) an episode. Love April & Cassidy, they’re informative, entertaining. You’ll be proud to know that I am now the owner of a collection of fashion plates which April is a big fan of. I came across them & couldn’t resist. Keep up the great work.

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    5
    Bren_V
    United States5 months ago
  • Really interesting …

    No idea how I stumbled on this podcast, so glad I did. It’s fascinating and really pulls you in. I very rarely go back and pick up missed sections of podcasts, however with ‘Dressed’ I don’t want to miss anything. Thanks so much, really enjoy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LCPSA24
    South Africa5 months ago
  • Not all liberals

    Thanks for your research and interesting topics. Loving fashion and fashion history is not synonymous with wanting to define women’s rights as the ability to kill one’s unborn child. Women deserve better than abortion in culture, politics, and cheap political commentary. Seems like a good area for you to do some more research about biological facts…

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    TeresaBenedicta
    United States6 months ago
  • Hundreds of interesting interviews and book reviews, current events and costuming tidbits. Wonderful assortment of topics.

    Audible
    5
    Sanna
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the insightful blend of fashion history and cultural analysis.
Some feedback indicates improvements needed in presentation skills, though the content remains highly valued.
The hosts provide informative discussions that significantly enhance understanding of fashion.

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#14
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#129
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#10
United Kingdom/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
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#17
Canada/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
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#78
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#246
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Catherine Dior, an Interview with Justine Picardie, Part II (Dressed Classic)
Q: What do you hope people ultimately take away from Christian and Catherine's legacy?
Hope and resilience, showing that even after great trauma, beauty and joy can emerge in life.
Catherine Dior, an Interview with Justine Picardie, Part II (Dressed Classic)
Q: Justine, I would like if you could tell us more about Catherine's work for the Resistance.
Catherine undertook her first act of resistance in getting a radio to listen to General de Gaulle's broadcasts, which was dangerous and pivotal for her role in the network.
Fashion History Mystery #49: A Brief History of Shorts (Dressed Classic)
Q: How and when did shorts become a women's wear staple?
Shorts began appearing in women's closets around the 1920s, initially adopted from men's sportswear, and became a fashionable resort wear choice by the 1930s.
Catherine Dior, an Interview with Justine Picardie, Part I (Dressed Classic)
Q: Can you tell us about the intimate journey you took into the Dior lives and archives?
I visited many significant places in both Christian and Catherine's lives, which allowed me to connect deeply with their stories and the significance of their past.
Catherine Dior, an Interview with Justine Picardie, Part I (Dressed Classic)
Q: Why do you think that Catherine's story has largely been forgotten?
Catherine was involved in the French Resistance, and the shame surrounding the collaboration during the Nazi occupation led to a silence over her story.

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2. Rebecca Davani
3. Justine Picardie
4. Clarissa Esguerra
5. Barbara Teller Ornelas
6. Hadley Jensen
7. Lynda Teller Pete
8. Dr. Elizabeth L. Block

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