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Aug 2022
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Kim, Marilyn, and Why Preserving Histori...

Dressed Media
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The recent public outcry surrounding Kim Kardashian's wearing of Marilyn Monroe's dress introduced many to the field of fashion conservation for the first time. In light of the controversy, leading conservator Sarah Scaturro joins us to talk about why the preservation of historical dress matters.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-h ... Show More
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