Dressed: The History of Fashion

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The Fasten-ating History of Clothes (Dressed Classic)
22/05/2026 | 41 mins.
In this 2024 episode, we explore the fasten-ating history of closing clothes through the lens of three of the most familiar fasteners in our wardrobes today: zippers, velcro, and magnets!
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Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes with Eleanor Houghton
20/05/2026 | 1h 10 mins.
Renowned Brontë scholar, historian and illustrator ⁠Eleanor Houghton⁠ joins us to discuss her recently published book ⁠Charlotte Brontë's Life Through Clothes⁠.

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Dressed's Guide to Dressed, part II (Dressed Classic)
15/05/2026 | 34 mins.
In this week's Dressed Classic episode from 2022, April and Cassidy continue 2022 their overview of episodes across the past five seasons of Dressed, exploring themes from fashion icons to living legends.

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Embroidering Palestine, an interview with Fatima Abbadi and Rachel Dedman
13/05/2026 | 57 mins.
This week we explore the art and political history of embroidery in Palestine. Called tatreez in Arabic, the practice of embroidery has served as a form of communication between women for centuries across the region. Guest curator of the MoMu Antwerp exhibition Embroidering Palestine, Rachel Dedman, and Palestinian embroiderer, Fatima Abbadi, join us to speak about the language of tatreez.

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A Dressed Guide to Dressed, Part I (Dressed Classic)
08/05/2026 | 51 mins.
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!

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With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.

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