In the wonderful and often bizarre world of fashion fads from history, we ask the question: which should live on to wear another day and which should be left to history?
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Jun 26
Truman Capote's Black and White Ball (Dressed Classic)
Today we revisit a 2024 episode on one of the most fabulous parties New York City has ever seen, Truman Capote's Black and White Ball. Held at The Plaza hotel on November 28, 1966 as a masked fancy dress ball with a strict dress code of black and white, Capote gathered together a ... Show More
25m 19s
Feb 2025
fur coats, snake print, and lace, trendy or timeless [video]
[video available on spotify] welcome back to another edition of trendy or timeless. over the past week, i've gotten caught up in current fashion and i've noticed a lot of trends. so today, i want to analyze the trends that are on the runway now and discuss whether i think they'r ... Show More
1h 15m
Mar 2023
Richard Thompson Ford, "Dress Codes: How the Laws of Fashion Made History" (Simon & Schuster, 2021)
Dress codes are as old as clothing itself. For centuries, clothing has been a wearable status symbol; fashion, a weapon in struggles for social change; and dress codes, a way to maintain political control. Dress codes evolved along with the social and political ideals of the day, ... Show More
1h 2m
Jun 2024
Eleanor Medhurst, "Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion" (Hurst, 2024)
Eleanor Medhurst joins us today to talk about Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion (Hurst & Company, 2024). Clothes are integral to lesbian history. Lesbians, in turn, are integral to the history of fashion. The way that we dress can help us to present who we are to the world ... Show More
44m 28s
Aug 2024
How to Dress For Fall 2024 Like a Fashion Girl
<p>#121: Channel your inner Blair Waldorf, Meg Ryan, or Rory Gilmore–it's officially fashion's favorite season. Josie is joined by The Everygirl's Senior Fashion Editor, Madeline Galassi, to talk about the biggest trends this fall as well as classic staples that ensure you don't ... Show More
32m 22s
Aug 2025
2025’s Top Interior Design Trends & Styles
Welcome back to the Dear Alice podcast! In today’s episode, we’re unveiling the top 10 interior design styles of 2025—from timeless classics to bold new trends that are redefining modern living spaces. Whether you're planning a renovation, redecorating a room, or simply love stay ... Show More
47m 15s