Fashion: Denim

Modern day fairy tale, or nightmare of twisted proportions? Despite being the face of the fashion industry, a model’s life is not as glamorous or wealthy as it may seem. Body image disorders, sexual abuse, and racism run rampant in this line of work. Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More

Modern day fairy tale, or nightmare of twisted proportions? Despite being the face of the fashion industry, a model’s life is not as glamorous or wealthy as it may seem. Body image disorders, sexual abuse, and racism run rampant in this line of work. Learn more about your ad choi ... Show More

Reality shows like America's Next Top Model and the broadcast of Victoria's Secret Fashion Show can offer an inside look at the glitz and glamor of modeling. They also promote narrow standards of beauty and mask a culture of sexual harassment and assault. Learn more about your ad ... Show More

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? Recommended resources:• Bedazzled Beetles• Hobble Skirt• Painted knees Want more Dressed: The History of Fashi ... Show More

There seems to be a new trend every single day that never fails to shock people. Pee-stained jeans are the latest fashion trend...or disaster. Are these crazy pieces created just to get publicity, or are we just not fashionable enough?Laura Mullett is a journalist and fashion exp ... Show More

What do Old West gold miners, biker gangs and Marilyn Monroe all have in common? The same pair of jeans…Invented by a down-on-his-luck immigrant tailor in the 1870s, this classic riveted pant launched a global denim market worth over $70B. How? By teaming up with Levi Strauss & C ... Show More

<p>Les jeans, aujourd’hui omniprésents dans le monde entier, doivent leur couleur bleue emblématique à des raisons historiques, pratiques et économiques. L’origine de cette teinte remonte au XIXe siècle, lorsqu’un tissu robuste, appelé « denim », a été teinté avec de l’indigo, un ... Show More

We bring you Part I of our annual coverage of the most anticipated fashion history event of the year: the 2025 Met Gala which accompanies the Costume Institute's sure to be blockbuster exhibition ⁠Superfine: Tailoring Black Style⁠. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠ ... Show More

as many of you know, i recently got rid of the majority of the clothing of my closet. i've had many epiphanies from this experience. my most recent epiphany: the real difference between being stylish and being fashionable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co ... Show More

It's no secret that history is filled with relatively arbitrary fashion rules, fads and faux pas -- and what may be hot stuff in one era often ends up being seen as cringeworthy in later years. But how ridiculous does clothing of yesteryear get? In part one of this week's special ... Show More

historically, i’ve dressed pretty modestly. however, as i'm getting a bit older and getting more into fashion, i've been experimenting more with revealing clothing. around a month ago, i wore my most revealing look so far. and it's interesting because wearing revealing clothing i ... Show More

We bring you Part II of our annual coverage of the most anticipated fashion history event of the year: the 2025 Met Gala which accompanies The Costume Institute's sure to be blockbuster exhibition Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our ⁠⁠ ... Show More