Fashion Fads from History: Live on or Leave to the Past? (Dressed Classic)

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A Dressed Guide to Dressed, Part I (Dressed Classic)

In this 2022 episode from the Dressed archive, Cassidy and April break down some of their favorites by theme. A fun reminder for our seasoned listeners or a guide for those who may be new to the show! Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠ ...  Show more

Dressed's Ten Favorite Fashion Objects

We're celebrating the launch of season nine with a discussion of ten of our favorite objects in the history of fashion. From some of the most beautiful dresses to ever exist to others so rare only scraps of them survive, we revel in the artistry, fantasy and storytelling capabili ...  Show more

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