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Jul 2023
33m 20s

Fashion History Now #52

Dressed Media
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From the digitization of a fashion history treasure trove to Cinderella's real life castle, we discuss the latest things happening in fashion history today. Recommended Browsing: Johnson Publishing Co. Archive  The Red Dress Embroidery Project  Musée Christian Dior Granville Christian Lacroix exhibition Shakespeare and Company’s book bundle created spe ... Show More
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