The Medieval Tailoring Revolution
A Most Beguiling Accomplishment
Have you ever wondered why we wear fitted clothes? The answer might surprise you, as it actually traces back to the mid-fourteenth century! Learn about the tunic, bliaut, chainse, pourpoint, cote, and houppelande in this episode on the invention of fashion. Find the episode transcript on http://mimicofmodes.com.
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Candace Wheeler: the Mother of American Interior Design
A Most Beguiling Accomplishment
Join fashion (and decorative arts) historian Cassidy Percoco for a brief discussion of the life and career of Delhi, NY native Candace Thurber Wheeler, a leading artist and Arts and Crafts designer of late nineteenth and early twentieth century America!
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Folk Dress and Fashion
A Most Beguiling Accomplishment
European folk dress has been set against contemporary fashion for two centuries - but why and how? Learn more in this episode!
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The Recent History of Mourning
A Most Beguiling Accomplishment
Many see mourning traditions as being inextricably bound up with Queen Victoria and the death of Prince Albert, but they extend back into the Middle Ages. Learn more about them in this episode!
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What is Fashion History?
A Most Beguiling Accomplishment
Let's take a step back and discuss what it means to study the history of fashion. Plus: my thoughts on #PocketGate!
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Before Victoria: History of the White Wedding Dress
A Most Beguiling Accomplishment
Queen Victoria is often given a very important place in the history of wedding dresses because of her decision to wear white at her marriage to Prince Albert. But did that represent a turning point in fashion history, or in her own history?
info_outlineHave you ever wondered why we wear fitted clothes? The answer might surprise you, as it actually traces back to the mid-fourteenth century! Learn about the tunic, bliaut, chainse, pourpoint, cote, and houppelande in this episode on the invention of fashion.
Find the episode transcript on http://mimicofmodes.com.