The Man of Many Hats: An Interview with Master Milliner Stephen Jones (Dressed Classic)

The Man of Many Hats: An Interview with Master Milliner Stephen Jones (Dressed Classic)

Author: Dressed Media March 11, 2026 Duration: 45:57
Stephen Jones is one of the most prolific and celebrated milliners of the late twentieth and tweny-first centuries. We revisit our 2022 interview where he joined us to discuss his incredible forty plus year career adorning the heads of everyone from royalty to rock stars.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
'Tis the Season I: Fashion History Gift Hits (and Misses) (Dressed Classic) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:39
Today we revisit our very first 'gift giving' episode from 2021 where we explore and exchange holiday 'It' gifts of yesteryear. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠I…
'Tis the Season V: Fashion History Gift Hits (and Misses) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:28
It's time for our favorite episode of the year! Now five years in the making, we make dreams come true by gifting (and wearing) fantasy items from fashion's past. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠websit…
Dressed in NYC 2026 Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:37
From Freudian fashion to sumptuous saris, courtly courtesans to iconic opera costumes, we take you "behind the seams" of our recent fashion history-packed day tours of New York City spent at the Fashion Institute of Tech…
Spanish Style: Fashion Illuminated, 1550-1700 with Amanda Wunder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:02
Historian Amanda Wunder joins us to discuss her new exhibition Spanish Style: Fashion Illuminated, 1550-1770, on view at The Hispanic Society Museum & Library until March 22nd, 2026. In addition to royal portraits, life-…
Call Me:  The Perils of 19th Century Etiquette (Dressed Classic) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:07
Our Dressed Classic episode this week revisits our 2020 deep dive into etiquette manuals, we explore the complex codes of introductions and calling during the 19th century. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our…
How to Be a Gentleman:  Etiquette Tips from the Refined Men of History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:08
In our third installment of our on-going series on historic etiquette practices, we acerbically attempt to solve the 'male loneliness epidemic' with tips for 'gentlemen' on how to interact with ladies on the street, in c…