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Dressed: The History of Fashion

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Fashion History
Nameplate Jewelry
Hip Hop Culture
Women Dressing Women Exhibition
Cultural Identity
Women In Fashion
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Costume Institute
Women's Fashion Designers
Fashion Industry
Feminism
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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Recent Guests

Carry Somers
Fashion activist and co-founder of Fashion Revolution
Episode: How to Start a Fashion Revolution, an interview with Carry Somers
Dr. Jonathan Michael Square
Scholar of fashion and visual culture of the African diaspora at Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Fashioning the Enslaved Servant, an interview with Dr. Jonathan Michael Square (Dressed Classic)
Dr. Sarah Grant
Curator of Marie Antoinette Style and Senior Curator of Prints at the V&A
Victoria & Albert Museum
Episode: Marie Antoinette Style, an interview with Dr. Sarah Grant
Dr. Valerie Steele
Influential fashion historian and curator, known for her work on the intersection of fashion and psychoanalysis.
Museum at FIT
Episode: Dress, Dreams, and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis: an interview with Dr. Valerie Steele
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)
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)

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,

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.6k ratings
  • 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
    Canadaa month ago
  • Awesome

    Cassidy is a fashion queen and goddess

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celtics26
    United Statesa month 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 States2 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 States2 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bren_V
    United States7 months ago

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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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#11
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#116
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#9
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#12
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#97
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#124
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How to Start a Fashion Revolution, an interview with Carry Somers
Q: What should consumers do at home to make a difference in the fashion industry?
Consumers should start by self-educating and questioning the stories behind their clothing, considering sustainability and ethical practices, and communicating their expectations directly to brands.
How to Start a Fashion Revolution, an interview with Carry Somers
Q: Could you tell us more about the seeds that got Fashion Revolution started, and what were some of your initial hopes for its various actions and outputs?
Fashion Revolution was born out of the need to prevent disasters like the Rana Plaza collapse and to advocate for labor rights, which evolved into a larger global movement addressing various aspects of ethical fashion.
How to Start a Fashion Revolution, an interview with Carry Somers
Q: Could you tell us about your background and how you eventually found yourself working in the fashion industry?
Carry discusses her unique educational path that included a master's program in Native American studies and how it ultimately led her to create a fashion brand focused on fair trade and sustainability.
Marie Antoinette Style, an interview with Dr. Sarah Grant
Q: What was Marie Antoinette's role at court as queen consort, and how much power did she truly have within that role?
Her primary role was to bear heirs and serve as a patron of the luxury industries in France, essentially acting as a brand ambassador for French products.
Marie Antoinette Style, an interview with Dr. Sarah Grant
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about Marie Antoinette's childhood and how she first came to France?
Marie Antoinette was born in 1755 in Vienna, groomed for her future role as the wife of the heir to the French throne, and arrived in France in 1770 after a proxy wedding in Vienna.

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2. Dr. Jonathan Michael Square
3. Dr. Sarah Grant
4. Dr. Valerie Steele
5. Ben Hollingum
6. Rebecca Davani
7. Justine Picardie
8. Clarissa Esguerra

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