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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