Dressed: The History of Fashion

Dressed: The History of Fashion

Author: Dressed Media Language: English Episodes: 100
We all make choices about what to put on our bodies each morning, but how often do we consider the deep and surprising stories woven into those fabrics? Dressed: The History of Fashion pulls on those threads, unraveling the complex tapestry of clothing to reveal its profound connections to power, identity, and everyday life. This isn't just a chronicle of hemlines and haute couture; it's an investigation into how garments have shaped and been shaped by the world around us. Each episode digs into a specific topic, whether it's the political symbolism of a specific uniform, the technological innovation behind a common fabric, or the cultural ripple effect of a seemingly simple trend. You'll hear about the people-designers, wearers, rebels, and rulers-whose choices in attire left a lasting mark. Produced by Dressed Media, the podcast sits at a fascinating intersection of arts, history, and society, treating fashion as a vital and accessible lens for understanding human experience. The conversation goes beyond the surface, offering rich context and narrative depth that will change the way you look at your own closet and the clothed world moving past you on the street. Tune in for a thoughtfully researched and engagingly presented journey through the wardrobe of humanity.
Episodes
An Interview with "Gernreich Girl" Barbara Flood (Dressed Classic) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:23
In this 2021 episode, Barbara Flood joined us to discuss her passion for fashion that spans her 1960s and 70s modeling career as a "Gernreich Girl" into the present day. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our web…
Dressed in History: 100 Years of Collecting Fashion with Jessica Pushor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:41
Recorded live at the Chicago History Museum, “librarian of clothing” Jessica Pushor takes us behind the seams of her exhibition Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective. On view at the museum until July 27t…
On the Dressed Bookshelf [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:20
The Dressed Bookshelf has over 150 fashion history titles and counting! This week, we highlight some our favorite recent additions. Books discussed in the episode: Azzedine Alaia: A Couturier’s Collection Claire McCardel…
Mayor of Fashion Town, an interview with Fern Mallis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:48
Fern Mallis joins us today to speak about her career which spans six decades of shaping, supporting and championing first American fashion, and later turning her expertise towards developing fashion weeks around the glob…
25 Years of "Make It Work" with Tim Gunn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:21
Internationally beloved teacher, mentor, and fashion authority Tim Gunn returns to Dressed to discuss his sixteen seasons at Project Runway and the origins of his famous catchphrase "Make it work." Want More Tim Gunn: Ti…
The Fortuny Delphos Gown: A Herstory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:33
One of the most iconic dresses in fashion history, the finely pleated, Grecian-inspired "Delphos" gown is synonymous with Mariano Fortuny, but it should be credited to his partner in life and work Henriette Negrin. This…