In part two of our examination of Vivienne Westwood's career, Alexander Fury joins us to discuss Westwood's transition from the world of sub-cultural style to the high fashion runway, her obsession with fashion history and details many of her groundbreaking fashion 'firsts.'
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Jul 3
Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style, an interview with Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way, part II (Dressed Classic)
In this week's Dressed Classic episodes we revisit our two-part 2023 conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop with guests Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way. RECOMMENDED READING: Romero, Elena and Elizabeth Way. Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style. New ... Show More
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Jul 1
Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style, an interview with Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way, part I (Dressed Classic)
In this week's Dressed Classic episodes we revisit our 2023 conversation celebrating the 50th anniversary of hip hop with guests Elena Romero and Elizabeth Way. RECOMMENDED READING: Romero, Elena and Elizabeth Way. Fresh Fly Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style. New York: Rizzo ... Show More
37m 26s
Aug 2023
364. Sixties Fashion: Swinging London (Part 2)
In a swirling world dominated by miniskirts, feather boas, posh photographers, youth culture, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles, London has been transformed, and avant-garde “boutiques” have taken over areas left empty in the wake of the demise of local manufacturing. Join Tom and Dom ... Show More
53m 2s
Sep 2023
Fashion Files: Runway Royalty
To celebrate Fashion Month, we’ve curated a collection of some vintage High Low Highlights featuring some of our favorite fashion icons. Featuring Marc Jacobs, Winnie Harlow, Paloma Elsesser, Donatella Versace, Law Roach, Hari Nef, and Ireland Baldwin. Plus, I recap of some of my ... Show More
32m 56s
Feb 2025
The enduring appeal of Vivienne Westwood
Today we’re tracing Vivienne Westwood, exploring how the designer created a label that became one of the most enduring and influential fashion houses of our time. But first, we’re swapping in some recs, as we know you love them.
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49m 8s