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Oct 2023
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Fashion History Titles from the Dressed ...

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We highlight a few of our favorite fashion history titles from the hundreds on the Dressed bookshelf. Books discussed in today's episode: Chinese Dress in Detail by San Fong Chan China Adorned: Ritual and Custom of Ancient Cultures by Professor Deng Qiyao Patchwork: A World Tour by Catherine Legrand Fashion Before Plus-Size: Bodies, Bias and the Birt ... Show More
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