In this week's two-part episode, we recap our recent fashion history day tours of NYC and hear from a few of the past Dressed guests who joined us along the way. In Part I, we chat about our immersive day-long tours of the Fashion Institute of Technology and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Episodes with our featured guests:
Dress Like an Egyptian, an inter ... Show More
Oct 8
Fashion and the Showgirl, Part I (Dressed Classic)
With her towering headwear and sparkling body suit, the showgirl is an instantly recognizable, cross cultural pop icon--and one that is front and center currently with the debut of Taylor Swift's latest album The Life of a Showgirl. In this two-part episode from 2020, we explore ... Show More
31m 37s
Oct 1
Dress, Dreams, and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis: an interview with Dr. Valerie Steele
It's Freud x fashion this week as Dr. Valerie Steele joins us to speak about her exhibition Dress, Dreams, and Desire: Fashion and Psychoanalysis which is currently on view at The Museum at FIT through January 4, 2026. The exhibition--which is the first of its kind--explores "key ... Show More
57m 59s
Aug 22
Update: Autocrat interview and Vintage Egyptologist online classes
Howdy folks. In lieu of a narrative episode this week (while I recover from the quadruple-length Battle of Kadesh), I wanted to alert you to an interview I did for the Autocrat podcast (available on Spotify, YouTube, and the Autocrat website). In a lengthy conversation, we explor ... Show More
16m 2s
Sep 16
Our Handyman Adventures At Link’s House (In-Person Ep.) | DFMB Episode 136
The Neal boys are reunited at last! Charles joins Link in LA with quite a splash, appearing as his famous GMM Gen Z alter ego, Chaz. The two recap their visit together so far, which included an eventful evening fixing Lily's sink. Plus, "Charles Roan" performs another hit song, a ... Show More
34m 9s
Feb 2022
57: On Our First Anniversary, Inventing Anna, Miu Miu Fatigue
On this week's episode, the ladies celebrate their year anniversary of the podcast, read one star reviews of the pod, as well as IMDB reviews for AJLT, the end of the Wendy Williams show, checking in on The View, Inventing Anna, Tinder Swindler, Vincent Gallo's harrowing return t ... Show More
50m 28s
Jul 8
#374 - 2025 Summer of Architecture, Part 1
In part 1 of our summer series centered on the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture, we discuss Evan's first visit to Boston and share his and Cormac's impressions of the city.Rather than focusing on CEUs or presentations, we explore how the AIA Conference continues to serve as a ... Show More
1h 21m
Apr 2025
S09E02 - Art Deco⏐Raymond Templier, a passion for speed
Movie stars have always worn jewelry. In the 1920s, the Art Deco style gradually took over red carpets and film reels. Worn by some of the greatest actresses of the day, from Louise Brooks to Brigitte Helm, Art-Deco jewelry was the epitome of modern beauty. Raymond Templier, one ... Show More
14m 23s
Dec 2024
Chapter VIII: Interior Design (with Aerin Lauder and Alfredo Paredes)
“It’s so important to dream. And people always say, your life starts when your comfort level ends.” - Aerin Lauder In this chapter of Assouline’s Culture Lounge, we’re learning about interior design with the founder and creative director of global luxury lifestyle brand AERIN, Ae ... Show More
21m 39s
Sep 28
Sunday Special: The Fashion Episode
This month kicked off the big four fashion weeks: New York, London, Milan and Paris. Each year, designers, brands, influencers and celebrities flock to these events to see and be seen.On today’s episode, Gilbert sits down with Stella Bugbee and Jacob Gallagher, two of The Times’s ... Show More
56m 37s