From the houses of the great haute couturiers and courtesans to the oldest haberdasheries and perfume makers in France, this week we take you behind the seams of our recent fashion history tours of Paris.
Recommendations:
La Galerie Dior
Fondation Azzedine Alaïa
Musée Yves Saint Laurent
Rebecca's Textile Tours of Paris
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Jul 27
Finding Beauty, an Interview with Photographer Tony Vaccaro (Dressed Classic)
In this very special 2019 episode, we talked to the photographer Tony Vaccaro about his prolific seventy-plus year career photographing fashion, celebrity and World War. His subjects include Dovima, Verushka, Hubert de Givenchy, Pablo Picasso and Georgia O'Keefe. Learn more about ... Show More
40m 39s
Sep 2021
133: A Lexicon Of Fashion
Following the biggest week in American fashion history, we're running down the best shows, parties, and fits from NYFW and the Met Gala. We also discuss the other fashion capitol of the world—Paris—and update each other on our haircuts. Finally, Noah unpacks his must-read story o ... Show More
51m 36s
Sep 2025
Fashion Week
Fashion Week began as exclusive salon shows in Paris and evolved into a global phenomenon that defines style, trends, and creativity across the world. From the haute couture houses of the early 20th century to the front rows of New York, London, Milan, and Paris, discover how Fas ... Show More
40m 44s
Apr 2025
S09E04 - Art Deco⏐Paris-Shanghai, a dialog of styles
In Paris, in the 1920s, a myriad of languages was spoken. Elegant ladies from all over the world flocked to the French capital to shop to their heart’s content. The city, a veritable crossroads of influences, drew inspiration from the most diverse sources. But if there was one ... Show More
16m 33s
Apr 2025
Murder, fashion and supermodels: The Versace story
Today we’re tracing the incredible story of Versace, one of the most iconic fashion houses of all time. But first, we’re going to swap in some of our favourite recommendations of the week, as we know you love these. Love the podcast? You'll adore our weekly newsletter, too. Subsc ... Show More
52m 45s
Jun 2019
Fascinating French History
Hi everyone! France has a fascinating history and there aren't many people who appreciate it as much as today's guest, Diana from The Land of Desire Podcast. She shares some of her favourite stories, tips, and hidden Paris treasures that she has picked up while making her amazin ... Show More
40m 8s