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Dressed: The History of Fashion

Dressed Media
Fashion History
Nameplate Jewelry
Hip Hop Culture
Women Dressing Women Exhibition
Cultural Identity
Metropolitan Museum Of Art
Women In Fashion
Women's Fashion Designers
Costume Institute
Feminism
Fashion Industry
Madame CJ. Walker
A'lelia Bundles
Fashion Fads
Burlesque
Fashion Design
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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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 of the most innovative and breathtakingly beautifu... more

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.

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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.

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Oscar-Award winning costume designer Paul Tazewell is back to take us behind the seams and into the magical and textural world of the new film Wicked for Good.

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Recent Guests

Mona May
Costume designer known for her work on 'Clueless', 'Never Been Kissed', and other films
Episode: Clueless at Twenty-Five, an Interview with Costume Designer Mona May (Dressed Classic)
Nicole DeRushie
Ancient textile scholar and author of "Bog Fashion, Recreating Bronze and Iron Age Clothes"
Episode: Bog Fashion: Dressing the Bronze and Iron Ages with Nicole DeRushie
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)

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
  • 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
    Canada2 months ago
  • Awesome

    Cassidy is a fashion queen and goddess

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Celtics26
    United States2 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 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 States3 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

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

Apple Podcasts
#6
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Apple Podcasts
#90
United States/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#5
Canada/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts
#12
United Kingdom/Arts/Fashion & Beauty
Apple Podcasts
#82
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#117
United Kingdom/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Behind the Seams of “Wicked for Good” with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Q: How many costumes did you design for Wicked for Good? Do you have a ballpark figure?
There are thousands of costumes, as we were working on both films at the same time.
Behind the Seams of “Wicked for Good” with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Q: Can you just give us a little bit of insight into how you approached such iconic characters?
Figuring out the details of that story, that narrative is what is exciting as a costume designer for me.
Behind the Seams of “Wicked for Good” with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell
Q: What was that like for you when they called your name?
It was extraordinary to get up on stage and to receive the acknowledgement; it's the energy of the award that is what I live with day to day.
Bog Fashion: Dressing the Bronze and Iron Ages with Nicole DeRushie
Q: Can you define bushcraft for our listeners who might not know what that is?
Bushcraft is the teaching and learning of living in a relationship with the land. So using natural materials and ancient knowledge to create clothing, find food, or create shelter.
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.

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1. Mona May
2. Nicole DeRushie
3. Carry Somers
4. Dr. Jonathan Michael Square
5. Dr. Sarah Grant
6. Dr. Valerie Steele
7. Ben Hollingum
8. Rebecca Davani

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