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Dressed: The History of Fashion

Dressed Media
Fashion History
Fashion Design
Fashion
American Fashion
World War II
Fashion Exhibitions
Paul Poiret
Fashion Industry
Haute Couture
Charles James
Claire Mccardell
Vogue
Costume Design
Marie Antoinette
Christian Dior
Fashion Photography
Barbie
Women's Rights
Diana Vreeland
Indigenous Fashion

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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In this 2024 two-part episode, we are joined by Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Japan's premiere speciality kimono purveyor dedicated to preserving and celebrating the art--and artisans--of kimono.

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In this 2024 two-part episode, we are joined by Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Japan's premiere speciality kimono purveyor dedicated to preserving and celebrating the art--and artisans--of kimono.

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If "all the world is a stage," then Jordan Roth is its most fashionable performer. In this 2022 episode, the acclaimed Broadway producer and fashion provocateur joined us to talk about the art and beauty of the fashioned self.

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In celebration of the Met Gala 2022 and American design, we speak to Michael Sylvan Robinson, the textile artist and queer activist behind Jordan Roth's show-stopping collaged "coat of many colors" worn to last year's festivities. Robinson joins us t... more

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Recent Guests

Mark McNulty
Member of Ginza Motoji, involved in design and education
Ginza Motoji
Episode: The Art of Kimono with Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Part I (Dressed Classic)
Keita Motoji
Second-generation owner and director of Ginza Motoji
Ginza Motoji
Episode: The Art of Kimono with Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Part I (Dressed Classic)
Jordan Roth
Broadway producer, fashion provocateur, haute couture collector and patron
Jujamson Theaters
Episode: Jordan Roth and the Theater of Fashion (Dressed Classic)
Michael Sylvan Robinson
Fiber artist and activist
Collaborated with Jordan Roth on Met Gala piece
Episode: The Art and Activism of Dress with MIchael Sylvan Robinson (Dressed Classic)
Ben Hollingum
Senior Editor at Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records
Episode: Costuming the Guinness World Records with Ben Hollingum
Eleanor Houghton
Brontë scholar, historian, and illustrator
Brontë Society / Independent scholar
Episode: Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes with Eleanor Houghton
Fatima Abbadi
Artist, maker, and teacher of Palestinian Embroidery
Self / Palestinian embroidery community
Episode: Embroidering Palestine, an interview with Fatima Abbadi and Rachel Dedman
Rachel Dedman
Curator and writer; MoMu's Embroidering Palestine curator
Victoria and Albert Museum (curator) / MoMu
Episode: Embroidering Palestine, an interview with Fatima Abbadi and Rachel Dedman
Chanie McKnight
Living historian and educator, research on enslaved periods in US history
Episode: A Dressed Guide to Dressed, Part I (Dressed Classic)

Hosts

April Calahan
Host focusing on fashion history, biographical storytelling, and archival analysis.
Cassidy Zachary
Co-host with broad interview presence, blending scholarly context with accessible storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • Obsessed!

    I cannot believe it took me 7 years to find this podcast! Cassidy and April are brillant, educated women passing on their breadth of knowledge to us all. Well done, ladies!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajs282828
    United States6 months ago
  • Dressed: The History of Fashion

    I love love love this podcast. Well, researched, never boring, constantly learning new things from these women!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mmaveh
    Canada8 months ago
  • Awesome

    Cassidy is a fashion queen and goddess

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celtics26
    United States8 months ago
  • Ok enuf

    They’ve certainly done their research and they are pleasant enough, but their banter is stiff and they could use practice at being more natural

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Winterfuzz55
    United States9 months ago
  • 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!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carlapodcast
    United States9 months ago

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Listeners praise rigorous research and engaging delivery.
Critiques often target delivery tempo or banter; overall many find it highly credible and informative.
Fans enjoy diverse topics from garment history to cultural analysis, with strong guest lineups.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#17
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#157
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Apple Podcasts
#15
Canada/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts
#17
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Apple Podcasts
#141
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#142
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Art and Activism of Dress with MIchael Sylvan Robinson (Dressed Classic)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how you worked the concept of identity into the Jordan Roth Met Gala garment design?
The design incorporated words from Jordan Roth into the lining and surface, with the idea that identity, like a garment, is constructed and politicized; the piece uses color, texture, and text to invite interpretation while protecting the wearer's personal narrative.
Jordan Roth and the Theater of Fashion (Dressed Classic)
Q: And I'm curious if you have an earliest memory in which you recognize the power or magic of clothing, or a moment that sparked your interest in fashion as self-expression.
Jordan discusses memories of discovering fashion's impact through family influence and school experiences, realizing clothing could be a form of self-definition and a bridge to permission to imagine oneself differently.
The Art of Kimono with Keita Motoji and Mark McNulty of Ginza Motoji, Part I (Dressed Classic)
Q: Keita, can you give us a general introduction to kimono?
Kimono originated as undergarments called kosode and evolved into a complex system of fabrics like tamono, woven in long bolts with careful cutting and tailoring; many rules govern how they are worn, and the tradition emphasizes craftsmanship and provenance.
Costuming the Guinness World Records with Ben Hollingum
Q: Can you tell us about the first credited movie costume designer and the first fashion film?
We discuss the earliest credited designer, the ambiguity of early film credits, and how fashion films emerged as a genre, with research revealing a likely early credit in 1912 and the fascination around fashion films as a way to showcase costumes in motion.
WHat I wORE to Work, an interview with Jo Weldon, part II (Dressed Classic)
Q: How has sex worker fashion become a platform for activism and visibility?
Through symbols like the red umbrella, reclaimed garments like thigh-high boots, and public art and runways by sex worker organizations, fashion becomes a vehicle for dignity, protest, and awareness, challenging stigma and advocating for decriminalization and labor rights.

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A deep dive into fashion history through scholarly analysis, cultural context, and collaborative storytelling. Episodes cover everything from historical garment construction and dress as narrative to interviews with scholars, designers, and performers who illuminate how clothing intersects with identity, politics, and culture. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of rigorous research with accessible host banter, plus frequent museum and archive perspectives, high-profile guests, and cross-disciplinary explorations of fashion's social meaning.

Highlights include in-depth looks at garment history (from fasteners to corsetry), explorations of identity through dress in biographical lenses, and vibrant conversations with historians, curators, an... more

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Recent guests on Dressed: The History of Fashion include:

1. Mark McNulty
2. Keita Motoji
3. Jordan Roth
4. Michael Sylvan Robinson
5. Ben Hollingum
6. Eleanor Houghton
7. Fatima Abbadi
8. Rachel Dedman

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