This week we explore the birth of modern dress, a revolution in fact, that occurred during a period in the early 20th century when women radically altered the way they had been dressing for centuries.
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May 22
The Fasten-ating History of Clothes (Dressed Classic)
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
41m 9s
Jul 2021
A Brief History of Underwear
<p>Underwear! Whether we're talking boxers, briefs, loincloths, brassieres or even lingerie, undergarments have a storied history in cultures across the planet. It's a tale touching on everything from shifting attitudes about morality to scientific innovations, fashion and more. ... Show More
1h 2m
Nov 2018
SYMHC Classics: Cosmetics From Ancient Egypt to the Modern World
We're revisiting an episode from 2014 about makeup, which has a rich and lengthy history that spans the globe and crosses cultures. From 10,000 B.C.E. to the 20th century, people have been using cosmetics to enhance their looks -- sometimes with unintended side effects. Learn mor ... Show More
28m 32s
Jun 2024
459. The Suit, Savile Row, and Smartly Dressed Men
"His clothes seemed to melt into each other with the perfection of their cut and the quiet harmony of their colour. Without a single point of emphasis, everything was distinguished"
The suit has long served as the official attire of men in Britain, Europe and the Western World. T ... Show More
58m 34s