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Feb 2020
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Fashion History Now

Dressed Media
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In this new bi-weekly minisode series, Cassidy and April share the latest in all things fashion history. From Jean Paul Gaultier's final haute couture collection to fashion's push for environmental responsibility, we bring you fashion history NOW.


Recommended readings:

  • https://studyhall.earth
  • https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/slow-factory-study-hall-sustainable-fashion/
  • https://www.thredup.com/fashionfootprint
  • https://www.algiknit.com
  • https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2020-couture/jean-paul-gaultier
  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYDyi-B1FuU

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