Ballerina:  Fashion's Modern Muse, an interview with Patricia Mears

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The Swimsuit, a Revealing History, Part I (Dressed Classic)

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Making It in America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the USA, an interview with Rachel Slade (Dressed Classic)

This week we are joined by Rachel Slade to discuss her book Making It In America which examines the story of the company American Roots which has undertaken the nearly impossible task of manufacturing garments 100% made in the U.S.A. Recorded live at the 18th Annual Sustainabilit ...  Show more

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