Best Benjamin Chapin Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond Sunday Episode 11: What If Stillness Changed Everything? 32:32

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In this episode of Beyond Sunday, host Benjamin Chapin tackles Psalm 46:10—“Be still, and know that I am God”—and why silence feels extinct in a hyper-noisy world. From the trap of busyness to the scroll reflex, Ben shows how stillness is not passive; it’s an act of trust. Through Mary and Martha (Luke 10) and Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4), we s…

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Magic by Design: Behind the Seams of Wicked with Costume Designer Paul Tazewell (Dressed Classic) 1:01:57

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The work of Oscar and Tony award-winning costume designer Paul Tazewell spans four decades and is a masterclass in the art of visual storytelling. In this episode from 2024, he takes us behind the seams and into the magical world of the blockbuster sensation Wicked. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠ Our …

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Bog Fashion: Dressing the Bronze and Iron Ages with Nicole DeRushie 1:10:55

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Ancient textiles scholar-practitioner Nicole DeRushie joins us to discuss her recently released book Bog Fashion: Recreating Bronze and Iron Age Clothes. And as the book’s title suggests, Nicole does more than just study four thousand year old fashion, she recreates it using ancient techniques and materials. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashio…

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Fashion History Mystery #58: Alizarin to Zoster: An A-Z of Fun, Strange and Obscure Fashion Terminology (Dressed Classic) 27:22

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This week our Dressed Classic episode revisits a 2022 episode where we go down the rabbit hole of quirky and little-known fashion terms. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠bookshelf⁠⁠⁠⁠ with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Get an exclusive 15% discount on …

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How to Start a Fashion Revolution, an interview with Carry Somers 59:11

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Groundbreaking visionary Carry Somers joins us this week to speak about her three decades of fashion activism establishing the world's first Fair Trade Certified fashion brand and her ten years as the co-founder of Fashion Revolution. We also speak about her new book The Nature of Fashion: A Botanical Story of Our Material Lives which is one of our…

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Beyond Sunday Episode 10: How To Pray 23:46

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In this episode of Beyond Sunday, host Benjamin Chapin walks verse-by-verse through Matthew 6:9–13—Jesus’ framework for prayer. What does it mean to begin with God’s holiness, align with His kingdom, ask for daily nourishment, practice real forgiveness, and be led around temptation? This isn’t performance or ritual—it’s a simple, honest way to pray…

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Fashioning the Enslaved Servant, an interview with Dr. Jonathan Michael Square (Dressed Classic) 38:47

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This week's Dressed Classic episode revisits our 2020 conversation with Dr. Jonathan Michael Square joins us to discuss some of his object based research into Brooks Brother's coats worn by enslaved servants during the 19th century. Some of the research we discuss in this episode is included in his contributions to the 2025 Superfine: Tailoring Bla…

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Marie Antoinette Style, an interview with Dr. Sarah Grant 55:46

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This week we cinch our corsets and plump our panniers with an inside look into the Victoria & Albert Museum's exhibition Marie Antoinette Style. Curator Dr. Sarah Grant joins us to speak about her exhibition which examines The Queen of Fashion's enduring influence on fashion then and now. Rare examples of Marie Antoinette's personal belongings are …

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Beyond Sunday Episode 9: From Conformed to Transformed (Romans 12) 33:43

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In this episode of Beyond Sunday, host Benjamin Chapin walks verse-by-verse through Romans 12—a practical blueprint for Christian living. What does it mean to be a living sacrifice? How do we resist the world’s mold and experience real transformation by the renewing of our minds? This isn’t checklist Christianity—it’s alignment with God’s design fo…

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Paul Poiret: The King of Fashion, Part III 45:18

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In this series, we are celebrating the prolific life and career of the avant-garde French designer Paul Poiret, who is the subject of a new retropsective exhibition Paul Poiret: Fashion is a Feast at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Known as "The King of Fashion," Poiret was an incomparable force of personality, vision, and industry, who was…

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Paul Poiret: The King of Fashion, Part II 53:33

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In this series, we are celebrating the prolific life and career of the avant-garde French designer Paul Poiret, who is the subject of a new retropsective exhibition Paul Poiret: Fashion is a Feast at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Known as "The King of Fashion," Poiret was an incomparable force of personality, vision, and industry, who was…

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Beyond Sunday Episode 8: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? A Biblical Look at Light vs. Darkness 33:40

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In this powerful episode of Beyond Sunday, host Benjamin Chapin dives into one of the most debated topics in Christian circles — Halloween. Is it harmless fun, or does it open doors we shouldn’t walk through? Benjamin explores Scripture, shares personal stories, and reacts to a testimony from a former Satanist who reveals what the holiday means in …

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Come Get Dressed with Us in New York City! 19:58

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In this minisode, we break down the itinerary of upcoming, ultra-exclusive day tours of New York City during which we will step back in time and into the beating heart of American fashion and costume history during the holiday season. Our day tours are offered as mix-and-match separates with unique itineraries for each day as we visit fashion exhib…

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Paul Poiret: The King of Fashion, Part I 1:10:00

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In this two-part episode, we celebrate the avant-garde French designer Paul Poiret, who is the subject of a new retropsective exhibition Paul Poiret: Fashion is a Feast at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. Known as "The King of Fashion," Poiret was an incomparable force of personality, vision, and industry, who was instrumental in not just re…

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Beyond Sunday Episode 7: Rekindled Calling — Crystal Chapin on Faith, Family, and Waiting on God 29:46

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From classrooms to call centers, tears in a Sunday school room to praying through teen chaos—Crystal Chapin’s story shows how God revives a calling in His timing. In this episode, Crystal shares how her love for teaching resurfaced, how prayer reshaped parenting, and how marriage and grief became places where God deepened trust and hope. What You’l…

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Fashion and the Showgirl, Part II (Dressed Classic) 32:12

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Today, we continue our exploration of the century long love affair between fashion and the showgirl. Recommended reading and viewing: Es-pranza Humphrey's article “Fashioning the Black Chorus Girl" Elspeth Brown's Work! A Queer History of Modeling Marcel Sauvage's Les Mémoires de Joséphine Baker, Baker's 1931 Casino de Paris performance Robin Givha…

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Beyond Sunday Episode 6: Forgive Them, For They Know Not What They Do — When God Calls Us to the Same Mercy We’ve Received 19:49

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In this powerful and convicting episode, Benjamin Chapin takes listeners deep into The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21–35), exploring how God’s mercy toward us becomes the standard for how we forgive others. Through Scripture, real-life reflection, and the words of Jesus on the cross — “Father, forgive them, for they know not what…

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Fashion and the Showgirl, Part I (Dressed Classic) 31:37

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With her towering headwear and sparkling body suit, the showgirl is an instantly recognizable, cross cultural pop icon--and one that is front and center currently with the debut of Taylor Swift's latest album The Life of a Showgirl. In this two-part episode from 2020, we explore the showgirl's lesser known relationship to fashion, a love affair tha…

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Beyond Sunday Episode 5: From Broken to Beloved — Michelle Ruddell on Abuse, Loss, and the God Who Leaves the 99 46:24

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Let's Party Like its 1889!: Etiquette of the Fête in Gilded Age New York (Dressed Classic) 52:50

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We revisit one of our popular 'etiquette in history' episodes today and examine the complex social codes of party throwing and going in Gilded Age New York. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠bookshelf⁠⁠⁠⁠ with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Dressed is a …

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Beyond Sunday Episode 4 - Begotten Not Forgotten 24:07

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Do you ever feel invisible? Like what you do each day—working, raising a family, showing up at church—doesn’t really matter? In this episode, Benjamin Chapin shares a powerful reminder that God sees you, God cares, and God has woven purpose into even the smallest details of your life. Drawing from Matthew 1’s genealogy and the story of Amminadab (a…

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Dress, Dreams, and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis: an interview with Dr. Valerie Steele 57:59

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It's Freud x fashion this week as Dr. Valerie Steele joins us to speak about her exhibition Dress, Dreams, and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis which is currently on view at The Museum at FIT through January 4, 2026. The exhibition--which is the first of its kind--explores "key psychoanalytic concepts about the body, sexuality, and the unconsciou…

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Beyond Sunday Episode 3 - Rooted, Not Buried: Miriam Osborne on Faith, Motherhood, Chronic Pain & Recovery 45:48

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From miscarriage to motherhood, autoimmune disease to sobriety, Miriam Osborne’s story reminds us that with God, we are rooted, not buried. In this episode, Miriam shares her journey of faith through chronic pain, parenting challenges, and alcoholism—and how God’s grace brought her into a season of renewal, healing, and hope. What You’ll Hear in Th…

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Beyond Sunday Episode 2 - Finding Peace in a World of Chaos 18:22

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From Paul’s prison cell to our anxious modern world, Philippians 4:4–8 gives us a blueprint for peace when life feels chaotic. In this episode, I share how God’s Word speaks directly into our fear, anxiety, and unrest — and how His peace can guard our hearts and minds when everything around us is shaking. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: Resources…

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Fashion Fads from History: Live on or Leave to the Past? (Dressed Classic) 34:48

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In the wonderful and often bizarre world of fashion fads from history, we ask the question: which should live on to wear another day and which should be left to history? Recommended resources: • Bedazzled Beetles • Hobble Skirt • Painted knees Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠website⁠ and ⁠classes⁠ Our ⁠Instagram⁠ Our ⁠bookshelf⁠ wit…

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Dressed Diaries: Harper’s Bazar’s “The Follies of Fashion,” August 30th, 1884 50:17

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This week, we investigate the historical fashion trends written about in an 1884 Harper’s Bazar article entitled “The Follies of Fashion.” Covering everything from Ancient Roman curling irons to Cleopatra’s donkey milk baths to “barbarous” steel corsets, we decipher fashion fact from fashion fiction. Primary Sources Box for rouge and patches, 1750-…

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Beyond Sunday Episode 1 – Benjamin Chapin 39:09

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In the very first episode of Beyond Sunday, I share my own story — the highs, lows, and lessons that shaped both my faith and my writing. From drifting away as a teenager, to a health crisis in 2012, to discovering the call to write over 65 Christian novels, this episode is about God’s faithfulness through seasons of loss, struggle, and restoration…

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Fashioning the Guinness World Records with Benjamin Hollingum (Dressed Classic) 49:09

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From the most toxic makeup in history to the world's first sunglasses, in this 2023 episode, we discuss all things fashion and Guinness World Records with Senior Editor Ben Hollingum. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠website⁠ and ⁠classes⁠ Our ⁠Instagram⁠ Our ⁠bookshelf⁠ with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Learn more…

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Fashion History Now #69 32:59

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From clothes curtains to computer microchips to calico doll dresses, in the latest edition of Fashion History Now, we explore the fascinating--and surprising-- stories quite literally woven into the clothes we wear and the technology we use. Other things we love in this episode: Catherine Martin X Upcycled by Miu Miu. Check out Catherine's director…

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Klimt's Muse: The Fashions of Emilie Flöge (Dressed Classic) 34:50

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Emilie Flöge may best be remembered as the long-time companion of artist Gustav Klimt, but in this week's Dressed Classic episode from 2022, we explore her work as a fashion designer and dress reformer in early 20th century Vienna. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ Our ⁠⁠⁠bookshelf⁠⁠⁠…

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Getting Dressed in Paris 2025, Part II 1:09:39

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For years, you have heard us singing the praises of today's guest! Haute couture embroiderer, textile expert, and our dear friend Rebecca Devaney joins us to talk about her many contributions to our annual fashion history tours of Paris, which features behind the seams experiences of Paris's most treasured ateliers including UltraMod, Acaba, Annie …

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18th Century Fashion and Etiquette at Versailles (Dressed Classic) 34:13

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The palace of Versailles during the 18th century was one of the most extravagant locales in the world. This week we break down some of the basics of fashion and etiquette at the French court. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Dressed is…

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Getting Dressed in Paris 2025, Part I 52:50

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A spectacular summer in Paris for fashion lovers, in part I of this two-part episode, we walk you through some of the fashion exhibitions we visited this year on our 7 day fashion history tours of the City of Lights. You still have time through the end of 2025 to catch the shows at the Palais Galliera and the Musée des arts décoratifs! Want more Dr…

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Catherine Dior, an Interview with Justine Picardie, Part II (Dressed Classic) 31:39

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In part two of our 2022 conversation with Justine Picardie, we learn about Catherine Dior's courageous resistance efforts during WWII and the continuance of her legacy at the House of Dior to this very day. Recommended reading: Justine Picardie's Miss Dior: A Story of Courage and Couture Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and cl…

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Catherine Dior, an Interview with Justine Picardie, Part I (Dressed Classic) 44:15

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International best selling author Justine Picardie joined us in this 2022, two-part episode to discuss the life and legacy of Christian Dior's beloved sister Catherine, a WWII French resistance fighter, concentration camp survivor, and inspiration behind Dior's most famous scent Miss Dior. Recommended reading: Justine Picardie's Miss Dior: A Story …

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Fashion History Mystery #49: A Brief History of Shorts (Dressed Classic) 20:27

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This week we revisit a 2020 Fashion History Mystery where we answer a listener query about the origin of women's shorts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dressed Media

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Beautiful For Ever!: The Extraordinary Life and Trial of Madame Rachel (Dressed Classic) 40:11

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Fashion history and true crime come together in this 2022 episode where we explore a scandal of the 1860s involving a British cosmetics maven who bilked her clients out of fortunes with the promise to halt the aging process and make them beautful forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Fashion History Mysteries: Polka Dots and Artificial Silk (Dressed Classic) 28:07

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In this episode, we revisit two past Fashion History Mystery minisodes from the Dressed archive where we explored the fascinating origin stories of polka dots and artificial silk! Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Dressed is a part of t…

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Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats, an interview with Clarissa Esguerra (Dressed Classic) 48:48

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We return to a 2019 interview with Clarissa Esguerra, Curator of Textiles and Costume at Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), who taught us all about the sophisticated resist-dying ikat technique responsible for the resplendent textiles and garments on display in the LACMA exhibition Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats. Want more Dressed: Th…

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Claire McCardell: The Girl Who Defied Dior, Part II 32:12

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In part-two of our 2022 exploration of the career of American fashion designer Claire McCardell, we discuss her work during WWII which yielded some of her most iconic designs. For additional reading, check out Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson's recently released biography Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free (2025). Want more Dressed: The Hi…

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Claire McCardell: The Girl Who Defied Dior, Part I 39:50

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Called the "designer's designer," Claire McCardell turned the American fashion industry on its head starting in the 1930s with her fresh modern take on sportswear. This week we examine her career and legacy in a two-part episode from 2022. For additional reading, check out Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson's recently released biography Claire McCardell: T…

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Navajo Weaving: Art, History, Practice with Lynda Teller Pete, Barbara Teller Ornelas and Hadley Jensen, Part II (Dressed Classic) 50:38

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Fifth generation Diné (Navajo) weavers Lynda Teller Pete and Barbara Teller Ornelas have been instrumental in rewriting the history and narrative surrounding Navajo weaving, a realm that for too long has been dominated by non-Navajo voices. This is exemplified by their two groundbreaking books Spider Woman’s Children: Navajo Weavers Today and How t…

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Navajo Weaving: Art, History, Practice with Lynda Teller Pete and Barbara Teller Ornelas, Part I (Dressed Classic) 46:31

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This week we travel into the Dressed archive to revisit a two-part episode on the sacred cultural practice and art form of Diné (Navajo) weaving with internationally acclaimed authors, educators, and fifth generation weavers Lynda Teller Pete and Barbara Teller Ornelas. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagra…

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The Gilded Age "Dudes" of Fashion, Part II (Dressed Classic) 37:40

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In part two of our 2022 two-part episode, we continue our deep dive into the inner fashion sanctoms of nineteenth century "dudedom," exploring everything from dude fashion trends to the epic, nationally publicized battle to be "King of the Dudes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Gilded Age "Dudes" of Fashion, Part I (Dressed Classic) 38:01

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In this two-part episode from 2022, we travel back in time to a bygone era when "dude" meant "dandy" and learn all about the now lost fashionable connotations of one of the most popular slang terms in modern parlance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Dressed Media

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Fashioning the Gilded Age: Tariffs, Thieves, and TV with Dr. Elizabeth L. Block (Dressed Classic) 30:22

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Nothing gets between a woman and her fashion! Dr. Elizabeth Block joins us for part two of our 2023 episode on Gilded Age fashion in a discussion on fashionable smuggling, thievery, and the costumes of Gilded Age Season 2! Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fa…

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Fashioning the Gilded Age: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion with Dr. Elizabeth Block (Dressed Classic) 48:22

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French haute couturiers reigned supreme during the late 19th and 20th centuries--but they did not achieve this status on their own. This week we revisit our two-part interview with Dr. Elizabeth Block, who joined us in 2023 to discuss her book Dressing Up: The Women Who Influenced French Fashion which celebrates the lesser known figures behind the …

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An Interview with "Gernreich Girl" Barbara Flood (Dressed Classic) 45:23

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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 website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Dressed is a part of the AirWave…

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Dressed in History: 100 Years of Collecting Fashion with Jessica Pushor 1:06:41

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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 27th, 2025, the exhibition celebrates the museum’s incredible 50,000+ fashion and textile collection, but also the many people who ha…

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On the Dressed Bookshelf 35:20

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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 McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free by Elizabeth Evitts Dickenson Dress History of Korea: Critical Perspectives on Primary Sources,…