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For forty plus years, Anne Sykes (1818-1890) documented her life through fabric, creating a dress diary comprised of two thousand plus textile swatches that made its way into the hands of today's guest, dress historian Kate Strasdin. Kate unravels the fabrics of Anne's life and the world within which she lived in her new book The Dress Diary of Mrs. Anne Sykes: Secrets from a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our examination of hip hop style, we chat about iconic sneaker looks, high fashion's love affair with hip hop style and some of hip hop's beauty trends across the decades. RECOMMENDED READING: Romero, Elena and Elizabeth Way. Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style. New York: Rizzoli Electra, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop! All this week co-curators Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way join us to speak about their book and exhibition Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style which is currently on view at The Museum at FIT through April 23, 2023. RECOMMENDED READING: Romero, Elena and Elizabeth Way. Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style. New York: Rizzoli Electra, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the most toxic makeup in history to the world's first sunglasses, we discuss all things fashion and The Guinness Book of World Records with Senior Editor Benjamin Hollingum. More records to be found at www.guinnessworldrecords.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saddle up, Dressed listeners! Today Dr. Sonya Abrego joins us to speak about the multicultural influences in American westernwear and how the style--once considered workwear--made the cross-over into high fashion. RECOMMENDED READING: Abrego, Sonya. Westernwear: Postwar American Fashion and Culture. New York: Bloomsbury, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue to explore the landmark exhibition Africa Fashion with Dr. Christine Checinska, Senior Curator Africa and Diapsora Fashion at the Victoria and Albert museum. More on the exhibit can be found here: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/africa-fashionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by artist, designer, and master storyteller Dr. Christine Checinska, Senior Curator Africa and Diapsora Fashion at the Victoria and Albert museum and Lead Curator of the museum's groundbreaking exhibition Africa Fashion. Featuring 45 designers from over 20 countries, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, innovation, history, and global impact of the thriving contemporary African fashion scene. More on the exhibit cam be found here: https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/africa-fashionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of our examination of Vivienne Westwood's career, Alexander Fury joins us to discuss Westwood's transition from the world of sub-cultural style to the high fashion runway, her obsession with fashion history and details many of her groundbreaking fashion 'firsts.' RECOMMENDED READING: Fury, Alexander. Vivienne Westwood: Catwalk. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In late December 2022, fashion lost one of its greats. In part one of this two-part episode, Alexander Fury joins us to explore the life and career of Vivienne Westwood from her early years as a kindergarten teacher in the 1960s to her surprising about-face to become one of the defining creative voices in the UK punk scene during the 1970s. RECOMMENDED READING: Fury, Alexander. Vivienne Westwood: Catwalk. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue to explore the intimate relationship between fashion and film from World War II into the 1970s. Recommended Reading: Deborah Nadoolman Landis's Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design (Harper Design, 2007) Hollywood Costume (Harry N. Abrams, 2013) Christopher Laverty's Fashion in Film (Laurence King, 2016) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this two-part episode, we celebrate the hundred and thirty plus year love affair between fashion and film. ⁠ Recommended Reading: Deborah Nadoolman Landis's Dressed: A Century of Hollywood Costume Design (Harper Design, 2007) Hollywood Costume (Harry N. Abrams, 2013) Christopher Laverty's Fashion in Film (Laurence King, 2016) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we continue our exploration of the century long love affair between fashion and the showgirl. Recommended Reading and Viewing: Es-pranza Humphrey's article “Fashioning the Black Chorus Girl" Elspeth Brown's Work! A Queer History of Modeling Marcel Sauvage's Les Mémoires de Joséphine Baker Baker's 1931 Casino de Paris performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86HqDSY9l9A Robin Givhan's The Battle of Versaiiles: The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With her towering headwear and sparkling body suit, the showgirl is an instantly recognizable, cross cultural pop icon. This two part episode from the Dressed arhcives explores her lesser known relationship to fashion, a love affair that extends back over one hundred years. Recommended Reading: Andrea Stuart's Showgirls Linda Mizejewski, Ziegfeld Girl: Image and Icon in Culture and Cinema Jane Merrill's The Showgirl Costume: An Illustrated History See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In what has now become an annual tradition, April and Cassidy 'exchange' some of their favorite gifts from fashion's past and present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photo detective Maureen Taylor demonstrates her work by solving a family history mystery inside Cassidy's treasured heirloom locket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maureen Taylor, one of the world foremost photo detectives, joins us to discuss the role of fashion in her work solving family history mysteries. Maureen's Work: www.maureentaylor.com Louis Takács's Ellis Island Photography Project: https://scalar.usc.edu/works/let-me-get-there/index See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue our behind the seams look at the new Vogue Philippines with Editor-In-Chief Bea Valdes and Fashion Director Pam Quiñones. Learn more at vogue.phSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For our annual Halloween episode we are joined by costume designer Mary Vogt who joins us to discuss her iconic costume designs for Batman Returns (1992) and Hocus Pocus (1993). Suggested Viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBBm6cdgGlA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Internationally beloved teacher, mentor, and fashion authority Tim Gunn joins us to discuss our shared passions for fashion history and the evolution of his career and style. Further Reading: Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get groovy with us this week as Helen Jean joins us to talk about the fad for 'paper' fashions of the late 60s as explored in the exhibition Generation Paper: Fast Fashions of the 1960s at the Phoenix Museum of Art.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nineteen-year old Lady Diana Spencer stepped into the public spotlight in 1981 when her engagement to Prince Charles (now King Charles III) was announced. Tune in to our two-part episode this week as we trace the evolution of her unique brand of royal elegance. RECOMMENDED READING: Moran, Eloise. The Lady Di Lookbook: What Diana Was Trying to Tell Us Through her Clothes. New York: St. Martin's Griffin, 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part-two of our discussion with design historians Michelle Millar Fisher and Amber Winick, we speak about specific objects featured in their exhibition and book Designing Motherhood, including wearables intended for both mother and baby. RECOMMENDED READING: Fisher Millar, Michelle and Amber Winick. Designing Motherhood: Things that Make or Break Our Births. Cambridge: MIT Press, 2021. WEB REFERENCES: http://cleanbirth.org/ https://everymothercounts.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our two-part episode this week, we explore the material culture of motherhood and the physical object worn to support pregnancy and beyond. RECOMMENDED READING: Fisher Millar, Michelle and Amber Winick. Designing Motherhood: Things that Make or Break Our Births. Cambridge: MIT Press, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If "all the world is a stage," then Jordan Roth is its most fashionable performer. The acclaimed Broadway producer and fashion provocateur joins us to talk about the art and beauty of the fashioned self. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of this week's episode, we turn our attention to the American millinery trade during the first half of the 20th century, the rise of the celebrity milliner and the scourge of 'hatlessness,' which reached an apex in the 1960s. RECOMMENDED READING: Stewart, Nadine. American Milliners and Their World: Women's Work from Revolution to Rock and Roll. New York: Bloomsbury, 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Largely deemed 'women's work' during the 18th and 19th centuries, this week we examine the inner workings of the American millinery industry and peep into the lives of its workers. RECOMMENDED READING: Stewart, Nadine. American Milliners and Their World: Women's Work from Revolution to Rock and Roll. New York: Bloomsbury, 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do millionaires, harlequins and cigarettes have to do with the iconic cat-eye frame? Tune into this fascinating episode from the Dressed archive to find out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We revisit our interview with Melissa Leventon on the sartorial life and legacy of fashion icon Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Recommended Reading: Melissa Leventon's Fit for a Queen: Her Majesty Queen Sirikit's Creations by Balmain (River Books Press, 2016) and In Royal Fashion: The Style of Queen Sirikit of Thailand (River Books Press, 2013) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our special guest this episode is April Calahan host of the amazing podcast ‘Dressed: The History of Fashion. On this show April explores the incredibly rich and complex history behind the clothes we wear. In this interview we’re going to learn more about April, we have a great conversation about where we are in present day fashion, we get her podcasters picks and of course we get into her dope show ‘Dressed: The History of Fashion’’ so let's get into our interview with April Calahan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to another episode of OPP! Our special guest this episode is April Calahan, host of the amazing podcast ‘Dressed: The History of Fashion'. On this show April explores the incredibly rich and complex history behind the clothes we wear. In this interview we’re going to learn more about April, we have a great conversation about where we are in present day fashion, we get her podcaster's picks and of course we get into her dope show ‘Dressed: The History of Fashion'!This episode was mixed by Joshua ColemanTheme music for this episode was produced Richie Quake See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We wonder just what cruise and resort wear are ... Some links below. Fashion, Self-Reflexivity and the Question of Inspiration, Conference, History of Dress, Research Forum, The Courtauld Institute of Art (11 May 2019): https://courtauld.ac.uk/event/fashion-self-reflexivity-and-the-question-of-inspiration Addressing Images with Nadya Wang, The Courtauld Institute (17 May 2019): https://courtauld.ac.uk/event/addressing-images-3 Fashion Illustration Masterclass with Martin Welch, The Courtauld Institute (17 June 2019): https://courtauld.ac.uk/event/fashion-illustration-masterclass-with-martin-welch Bobby A. Suarez (director), Cleopatra Wong (1978): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077343/ Resort 2020 Shows on Vogue Runway: https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/resort-2020 April Calahan, ‘Tina Leser: Global Vision’, in Nancy Deihl (ed), The Hidden History of American Fashion: Rediscovering 20th-century Women Designers, Bloomsbury (2019) Rebecca Arnold, 'Behind the Scenes with Louise Dahl-Wolfe and Toni Frissell: Alternative Views of Fashion Photography in Mid-Century America', in Fashion Studies, Volume 1, Issue 1 (2018): https://www.fashionstudies.ca/behind-the-scenes Alison Toplis, The Smock Frock: The Journey from Fieldwork to the Pages of Vogue, Textile History, Volume 49, Issue 1 (2018): https://doi.org/10.1080/00404969.2018.1436245 Smock Shock: Deception and Disguise, Smock Frock Histories: http://www.smockfrock.co.uk/

Today we're revisiting a talk with fashion historian April Calahan about the surprising ways that women of France protested German occupation during WWII. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Fashion history is about more than just pretty clothes... We have a special treat for you ---a peek into a new show that we love, and think you’ll love. We all know that Fashion history is about more than just pretty clothes. But did you know that Cardigan and Leotard were men before they were garments? Or that denim is actually named after the city of Nimes in France? Jeans after Genoa Italy? Have you ever wondered just who the real people were behind your favorite brands such as Louis Vuitton and Lanvin? With over 7 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Everyday we all get DRESSED. We think you should join fashion historians April Calahan and Cassidy Zachary each week while they explore the who, what, when of why we wear. So, take it from us at Fashion Is Your Business----listen to DRESSED every week on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! And now, enjoy a full episode of DRESSED! This episode explores how the body type considered ideal shifts over time, and we speak with fashion historian Emma McClendon about her current exhibition The Body: Fashion and Physique. Bios: April Calahan is a Special Collections Associate and Curator of Manuscript Collections at the Fashion Institute of Technology, where she also serves as an instructor in the History of Art department. April has lectured on the history of fashion at Dallas Museum of Art, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Parsons School of Design, Yale University and has been a repeat guest on the podcast Stuff You Missed in History Class. She is the author of Fashion Plates: 150 Years of Style (Yale University Press, 2015) and the co-author of Fashion and the Art of Pochoir (Thames & Hudson, 2015). Forthcoming works include “Tina Leser: Global Vision” in The Hidden History of American Fashion: Rediscovering 20th-century Women Designers (Bloomsbury, December 2017). April is a founding board member of the New York-based Fashion Studies Alliance. Cassidy Zachary is a fashion historian and author who lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she also works in film and TV as a costumer and costume designer. Cassidy’s work on fashion history can be found in numerous publications including the book Fashion and the Art of Pochoir (Thames & Hudson, 2015), co-authored with April Calahan. In addition to having lectured nationally at the Costume Society of America and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, she is the founder of the popular fashion history blog and Instagram The Art of Dress, which has more than 150,000 followers.

Every week, fashion historians April Calahan and Cassidy Zachary will take you inside the history of fashion, and explore the who, what, when of why we wear. Listen in on February 27 for the first episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Fashion historian April Calahan joined Holly for a talk about the surprising ways that women of France protested German occupation during WWII. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

April has two books out about fashion history, one featuring historical fashion plates, and another on the pochoir technique used to create fashion illustrations in the early 20th century. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers