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Dressed: The History of Fashion

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

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 part two of our episode on the 19th century English dandy Beau Brummell, Dr. Chloe Chapin joins us again to question the many myths surrounding Brummell, and we take a closer look at what the historical record actually reveals.

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This week we continue the life, legend and myth of arguably the most famous dandy of all time, Beau Brummell. In part one of this episode, Dr. Chloe Chapin joins us to establish his biography and regale us with the many anecdotes of Brummell's sarto... more

Monica L. Miller joins us all this week to discuss her groundbreaking exhibition ⁠Superfine: Tailoring Black Style⁠, which celebrates over 300 years of Black style through the lens of dandyism. On view now at the Costume Institute at the Metropolita... more

Monica L. Miller joins us all this week to discuss her groundbreaking exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, which celebrates over 300 years of Black style through the lens of dandyism. On view now at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan ... more

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Recent Guests

Fiontán Moran
Co-curator of the Leigh Bowery exhibition at Tate Modern
Tate Modern
Episode: Leigh Bowery: Phantasmagoric Couturier, an interview with Fiontán Moran, Part I
Dorothy Grant
Haida artist and fashion designer with a career spanning over 40 years, instrumental in the Indigenous fashion movement.
Dorothy Grant Studio
Episode: Dorothy Grant: An Endless Thread
Dr. Colleen Hill
Senior curator at the Museum at FIT
Museum at FIT
Episode: Fashioning Wonder: A Cabinet of Curiosities, Part I, an interview with Dr. Colleen Hill
Joshua Katcher
Animal rights activist and menswear designer
Brave Gentlemen
Episode: Fashion Animals, an interview with Joshua Katcher (Dressed Classic)
Alok Vaid-Menon
Performance artist, author, designer, and advocate for gender nonconformity in fashion and beauty
Episode: Dressing in Beauty Beyond the Gender Binary with Alok Vaid-Menon
Patricia Mears
Deputy director of the Museum at FIT and fashion historian
Museum at FIT
Episode: Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse, an interview with Patricia Mears (Dressed Classic)
Valerie Von Sobel
Cover girl of Advanced Style, Older and Wiser
Episode: Advanced Style, Part II: Meet the Models and Muses (Dressed Classic)
Marsha Battle-Fillpot
Writer and cultural historian
Episode: Advanced Style, Part II: Meet the Models and Muses (Dressed Classic)
Judith Boyd
The Style Crone, psychiatric nurse turned style icon
Episode: Advanced Style, Part II: Meet the Models and Muses (Dressed Classic)

Hosts

April Calahan
Co-host and fashion historian specializing in the historical interplay of fashion and identity.
Cassidy Zachary
Co-host and fashion historian whose expertise encompasses the relationships between fashion trends and historical events.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.5k ratings
  • 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bren_V
    United States2 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 Africa2 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 States3 months ago
  • A treasure chest of fashion history

    Hundreds of interesting interviews and book reviews, current events and costuming tidbits. Wonderful assortment of topics.

    Audible
    5
    Sanna
    United States3 months ago
  • Love it

    Absolutely loved the gendering fashion episode. Thanks for such a great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emmaedwardsisahoneybadger
    Australia3 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise the podcast for its engaging exploration of fashion history, highlighting the wide array of topics covered and the balanced insights offered by knowledgeable hosts.
Some critiques mention issues with presentation skills, particularly mispronunciations, which can detract from the overall experience for a segment of the audience.
There are commendations for the diverse guest list and the depth of conversation that brings new perspectives to familiar subjects in fashion and culture.

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#12
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Apple Podcasts
#95
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts
#21
Canada/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts
#112
United Kingdom/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#160
Canada/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dorothy Grant: An Endless Thread
Q: Can you talk about what that was like at that time, being the only designer doing that in that sphere?
Dorothy reflects on being an anomaly in the fashion world and the challenges of her innovative work in integrating Haida art into fashion.
Dorothy Grant: An Endless Thread
Q: Do you have an earliest memory of dress from your formative years that you'd like to share with us or something that perhaps sparked your interest in pursuing the expressive powers of fashion?
Dorothy discusses her experience learning to sew at 13 to alter and create clothes for school, leading to her passion for textiles and creating ceremonial garments.
Native Fashion Week Santa Fe with Amber-Dawn Bear Robe
Q: What are some of these earlier designers who set this into motion?
We could go back to designers like Lloyd Keeven-Yoo and Dorothy Grant, who were instrumental in bringing Indigenous fashion into the broader fashion narrative.
Native Fashion Week Santa Fe with Amber-Dawn Bear Robe
Q: Can you remind our listeners what you mean by that?
Indigenous artists have been creating one-of-a-kind designs since pre-contact, demonstrating that Indigenous fashion has deeper historical roots than typically recognized in the fashion narratives.
Native Fashion Week Santa Fe with Amber-Dawn Bear Robe
Q: Can you introduce our listeners to this Native Fashion Week?
Native Fashion Week Santa Fe is happening in the rail yard, May 8th to 11th, featuring over 30 indigenous designers along with fashion panels, trunk shows, and more.

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Fashion serves not only as a means of personal expression but also as a rich tapestry woven from historical, cultural, and societal threads. This series explores the stories behind the garments we wear, emphasizing the significance of materials, styles, and the people who wore them throughout history. Noteworthy themes include the evolution of fashion trends, the interplay of identity and attire, and the often overlooked perspectives of marginalized voices in fashion history. By featuring a diverse array of guests, the hosts illuminate the cultural narratives that shape our understanding of clothing, making it a compelling listen for history enthusiasts and fashion lovers alike.

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Recent guests on Dressed: The History of Fashion include:

1. Fiontán Moran
2. Dorothy Grant
3. Dr. Colleen Hill
4. Joshua Katcher
5. Alok Vaid-Menon
6. Patricia Mears
7. Valerie Von Sobel
8. Marsha Battle-Fillpot

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