Silhouettes: A Fashion History Podcast
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Welcome to Silhouettes: The Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of the clothes we wear. From corsets to suits, lipstick to boots, fashion has defined culture since the dawn of time. Join your host Belle as we delve deep into the rich, often unexpected history of fashion, the many ways it has framed our world and how it has continuously defined the human experience. After all, the story of fashion tells the story of the world ✨
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The History of Underwear in the 18th Century (with Elisabeth Gernerd)
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode of Silhouettes, I am joined by Elisabeth Gernerd, 18th century dress historian and author of The Modern Venus: Dress, underwear, and accessories in the late 18th century. This episode continues our Valentines special season all about the history of undergarments, lingerie and underwear. ‘The Modern Venus’ highlights the significance of this element of a woman’s wardrobe in the 1770s and 1780s, detailing how undergarments played their part in transforming fashionable dress ...
The History of Red Lingerie (with Summer Anne Lee)
February 14, 2024 08:05 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBDisclaimer: This episode focuses on naughtier topics like sex, sexuality, and perceptions towards the female body! ❤️ When used to colour women's lingerie, red's poignant symbolism engages with societal perceptions of feminine sexuality and empowerment, and on this weeks episode I celebrating am Valentine’s Day and talking with fashion historian Summer Anne Lee all about the symbolism, fashionability and societal meaning of red lingerie and underwear in history, focusing on her work for the...
The History of Red Lingerie (with Summer Ann Lee)
February 14, 2024 08:05 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBDisclaimer: This episode focuses on naughtier topics like sex, sexuality, and perceptions towards the female body! ❤️ When used to colour women's lingerie, red's poignant symbolism engages with societal perceptions of feminine sexuality and empowerment, and on this weeks episode I celebrating am Valentine’s Day and talking with fashion historian Summer Ann Lee all about the symbolism, fashionability and societal meaning of red lingerie and underwear in history, focusing on her work for the ...
The Short History of Personal Styling
February 05, 2024 08:22 - 34 minutes - 32 MBPersonal styling has a rather unique and often complicated history, spanning all the way from the French Revolution to the Advent of the AI assisted styling that we see emerging today. In this episode, written in collaboration with Sydney Yeager of dressedcodes, we learn just how influential stylists have been in the annals of fashion history, how they have come to define fashion concepts such as ‘dressing for success’ & ‘you are what you wear’ and how they changed the landscape when it ca...
The Short History of Mirrors
January 29, 2024 21:37 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBMirror, mirror, on the wall... On this episode of Silhouettes, we reflect on the fascinating and often fragile history of mirrors. Starting with polished glass, to scientific developments in treated glass, mirrors hold up a reflection to our societies; dictating when, why and how vanity, self-styling and personal care have become important throughout time. Examples include use in Greek mythology, their importance in Roman culture, cultural impact across high society and the important role of...
The Fashion of The Gilded Age
November 13, 2023 08:54 - 39 minutes - 37 MBIn this episode I am joined by prominent historian Elizabeth L. Block to discuss all things 19th century fashion! Her book, Dressing Up chronicles how wealthy American women-as consumers and as influencers-helped shape French couture of the late nineteenth and examines the couturiers' influential clientele--wealthy American women who bolstered the French fashion industry with a steady stream of orders from the United States. Countering the usual narrative of the designer as solo creative ...
The Fashion of The Gilded Age
November 13, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 91.5 MBDressing Up by Elizabeth L Block chronicles how wealthy American women--as consumers and as influencers--helped shape French couture of the late nineteenth and examines the couturiers' influential clientele--wealthy American women who bolstered the French fashion industry with a steady stream of orders from the United States. Countering the usual narrative of the designer as solo creative genius, Block shows that these women--as high-volume customers and as pre-Internet influencers--were a...
Gothic Fashion: From Barbarians to Haute Couture
October 31, 2023 08:53 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn this Halloween special episode, I’m joined by Katie Godman, author of Gothic Fashion: The History to talk all about her wonderfully Gothic book, as we trace Gothic fashion history from barbarians to haute couture and delve into the long, fascinating and sometimes unexpected evolution of all things Gothic. We discuss just how Gothic fashion has evolved from its ancient roots to the Victorian Gothic, all the way to the Goth subculture movements of more recent history. Katie’s book Gothic...
Why Witches Wear Pointed Hats
October 30, 2023 21:33 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBThe imagery of a wicked witch is one we all know well: flowing black robes, pointed black hat, pointed boots and a wooden broom- but have you ever wondered why these specific accessories have become synonymous with the image of a witch? In this episode I will delve into how, why and when this distinctive attire evolved, tracing the ancient origins of witchcraft to depictions of the green faced wicked witch of the west. Join me on a spooky, magical journey as we learn about the intricate, fa...
Vampires: A Fashion History
October 23, 2023 20:32 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBFrom Buffy, to Bram Stroker, to Twilight - Vampires have had a fascinating journey in the public eye. In this episode of Silhouettes, we discuss the iconic vampire image that has inspired Halloween costumes across the globe, tracing the routes of the vampire's origins, to Dracula and his famous incarnations in cinema, from Universal Studios and Hammer Horror, and vampiric influence on Goth culture the world over. Happy Spooky Season! Join the Behind The Seams family to support the podcast a...
The History of Needlework
October 16, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn today’s episode of Silhouettes I’m chatting with Isabella Rosner, host of the Sew What? Podcast, curator of the Royal School of Needlework and research consultant for Whitney Antiques. She also runs the Instagram page Historic Embroidery, and is a wealth of knowledge on everything to do with historic embroidery and needlework; from the 16th century onward. On this episode we discuss how studying historic embroidery can teach us about lives of teenage girls, the transition of girlhood, how...
Exploring One of The UK's Only Fashion Museums
September 18, 2023 20:28 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBFashion History is often overlooked for it's importance in conversations about the past, but in this episode of Silhouettes we take the podcast on the road for the first time and look behind the curtain of one of the UK's only standalone Fashion Museums; Blandford Fashion Museum. I was lucky enough to be invited out to the South-Coast of the UK to Blandford explore everything the museum has to offer with their wonderful body of staff and volunteers. In this episode I speak with Operations M...
The Most Wicked Women in Fashion
August 24, 2023 20:26 - 38 minutes - 36 MBHistory is not short on women who've been robbed of their reputations, be that in their lifetimes or the years that followed, and in this episode I'm joined by Grace of the Wicked Women Podcast to discuss exactly that. We delve into the fashion of some of history's most notorious women and how they weaponized the clothes they wore to either dismantle or enforce the reputations society had given them. Thanks to Grace for joining me on this episode. Listen to the first part of our conversatio...
The Fashion History of Knights in Shining Armour
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBHello, and welcome back to Silhouettes ✨ The knights in shining armour are some of the most iconic images when it comes to general knowledge, and depictions, of the medieval times. From Lancelot to Galahad, Knights feature in endless epic tales and legends, and it is undoubtably their armour that has allowed them to stand out from their medieval peers- but what did a knight in shining armour ACTUALLY wear, and were they as chivalrous, and as decorated, as media and legend has had us believe...
The History of Medieval Royal Fashion
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBFrom hennins to accessorised weapons, in this third installment of our Medieval Fashion series, I delve into the the royal, and upper class, fashion of late medieval Europe. From Queens and Kings, to fascinating women of the religious orders like Christine de Pizan, listen now to find out what power dressing looked like throughout Europe from the 12th to the 14th centuries ✨ Become a Patreon subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silhoue...
The History of Medieval Royal Fashion
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBFrom hennins to accessorised weapons, in this third installment of our Medieval Fashion series, I delve into the the royal, and upper class, fashion of late medieval Europe. From Queens and Kings, to fascinating women of the religious orders like Christine de Pizan, listen now to find out what power dressing looked like throughout Europe from the 12th to the 14th centuries ✨ Become a Patreon subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silhoue...
The Iconic Fashion of Barbie
July 24, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBShe’s been a teacher, an astronaut, the Prom Queen, a Cali Girl, a Gogo Dancer, and now the star of the latest Hollywood Blockbuster (!), but what makes Barbie the icon that she is, and how valuable is she as a figure in Fashion History? Today on Silhouettes we discuss some of Barbie's most iconic fashions throughout the last 60 years - as well as some of her faux pas, her varying public perception throughout the eras, and her unforgettable hot-pink space suit... This episode is a re-uplo...
Mermaids, Unicorns and Griffins: Tracing The Stories of Medieval Mythology Through Embroidery
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBFrom weaving with gold thread to telling stories through fashion, the world of medieval embroidery is a wonderful one, and in this episode, I take you through the fascinating world of medieval mythology; mermaids to lionesses to griffins to... seamonks..? and how we can trace these histories, weird and wonderful, through fashion 🧜♀️🦁 Become a Patreon subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silhouettespodcast Thanks for listening, and st...
Mermaids, Unicorns and Griffins: Tracing The Stories of Medieval Mythology Through Embroidery [Behind The Seams Preview]
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 8 minutes - 7.49 MBFrom weaving with gold thread to telling stories through fashion, the world of medieval embroidery is a wonderful one, and in this episode, I take you through the fascinating world of medieval mythology; mermaids to lionesses to griffins to... seamonks..? and how we can trace these histories, weird and wonderful, through fashion 🧜♀️🦁 Become a Patreon subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silhouettespodcast** Become a Spotify Subscribe...
The Controversy of the Not-so-Dark Ages: The Fashion of the Early Middle Ages
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBThe history of the early Middle Ages is long and complicated and spans Europe, England, Ireland, and Scotland, from Constantinople to Viking territory, with a great deal of cultural, artistic and scientific innovation defining these periods, and of course, the fashion the these earlier time periods was no stranger to these changes. This episode also discusses the controversy surrounding the term ‘The Dark Ages’ and how it has come to define our opinions towards the fashion and culture of the...
The controversy of the Not-so-Dark Ages: The fashion of the early Middle Ages
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBThe history of the early Middle Ages is long and complicated and spans Europe, England, Ireland, and Scotland, from Constantinople to Viking territory, with a great deal of cultural, artistic and scientific innovation defining these periods, and of course, the fashion the these earlier time periods was no stranger to these changes. This episode also discusses the controversy surrounding the term ‘The Dark Ages’ and how it has come to define our opinions towards the fashion and culture of the...
The Controversy of the Not-so-Dark Ages: The Fashion of the Early Middle Ages
July 03, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBThe history of the early Middle Ages is long and complicated and spans Europe, England, Ireland, and Scotland, from Constantinople to Viking territory, with a great deal of cultural, artistic and scientific innovation defining these periods, and of course, the fashion the these earlier time periods was no stranger to these changes. This episode also discusses the controversy surrounding the term ‘The Dark Ages’ and how it has come to define our opinions towards the fashion and culture of the...
An Introduction to Medieval Fashion
June 05, 2023 07:50 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBFrom tunics to steeple caps, this episode is the first in the start of a new series all about Medieval Fashion, as requested by you! I focus on the story of the “dark ages”, the Middle Ages, ending with the the Italian renaissance, travelling throughout Europe and the UK to delve into the diverse, fascinating and detailed fashion of the medieval times, from the 5th century all the way to the 15th. This episode is just a short introduction to the fashion, politics, and the complicated religi...
An Introduction to Medieval Fashion
June 05, 2023 07:50 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBFrom tunics to steeple caps, this episode is the first in the start of a new series all about Medieval Fashion, as requested by you! I focus on the story of the “dark ages”, the Middle Ages, ending with the the Italian renaissance, travelling throughout Europe and the UK to delve into the diverse, fascinating and detailed fashion of the medieval times, from the 5th century all the way to the 15th. This episode is just a short introduction to the fashion, politics, and the complicated religi...
Unearthing the hidden stories of a historic house through FASHION? Talking ‘Dressed for Shaw’ with Sarah Somerville
May 15, 2023 08:08 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week I am joined by guest, Sarah Somerville, Visitor Services Officer at at the historic Shaw House in West Berkshire, England, to delve deep into the how, what, why and who of the fashion-focused exhibition ‘Dressed for Shaw’ currently held at Shaw House. Dressed for Shaw, an exhibition exploring the key moments in Shaw House's history through clothes, delves into the more personal stories and secrets of those who energized the House over the last 400 years. Through period dress, from...
Unearthing the hidden stories of a historic house through FASHION? Talking ‘Dressed for Shaw’ with Sarah Somerville
May 15, 2023 08:08 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBThis week I am joined by guest, Sarah Somerville, Visitor Services Officer at at the historic Shaw House in West Berkshire, England, to delve deep into the how, what, why and who of the fashion-focused exhibition ‘Dressed for Shaw’ currently held at Shaw House. Dressed for Shaw, an exhibition exploring the key moments in Shaw House's history through clothes, delves into the more personal stories and secrets of those who energized the House over the last 400 years. Through period dress, from...
What did the Bride of Frankenstein ACTUALLY look like? Iconic Wedding Dresses in Fiction
May 08, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBFiction can be a historian's greatest source of contemporary information if used correctly, and the study of fashion history is no different... Bridal fashion in particular! In this episode of Silhouettes I explore: How and why we can use fiction, books, short stories, poems and more to get first-hand accounts of what people were wearing in history. The ways we can use these same skills to explore the wedding fashion of eras from the 18th century all the way to the mid century, from fictio...
The Truth Behind Bridgerton's Queen Charlotte [Behind The Seams preview]
May 04, 2023 11:37 - 5 minutes - 4.74 MBHow fashionable was the real Queen Charlotte, and did she love the gossip of the town as much as the woman we see in screen? With the new Bridgerton series ‘Queen Charlotte’ looming, it was time to dedicate an episode to the real life of the fascinating woman the series' star is based on. So let's explore the story of the REAL Queen Charlotte - botanist, scientist, composer - and compare her story to that of the glittering Queen depicted in Bridgerton. This is a preview of a Silhouettes: B...
The History of Wedding Traditions Around The World
April 03, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MBWeddings and traditions go hand in hand, and in today's episode I take you around the world to explore exactly that! Including: The first documented mention of a wedding dress The formal costume of weddings across the globe Wedding fashion and customs in the ancient world, from ancient Babylon to Athens Some of the origins of our most famous wedding sayings- why DO we wear 'something blue' 💙 and does the phrase ‘tying the knot’ have anything to do with clothes? and much, much more! T...
Why Brides Wear White
March 27, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHave you ever sat down and pictured your wedding, the table plan, the flowers, the dress…. If you’re anything like me and my childhood friends, you’ve even designed your own wedding dress more times than you’d like to admit. And, the chances are, that you imagined yourself in a white dress. But, why? On this episode of Silhouettes, we discuss how and why we have got to the point in western society of defining a bride by the colour of her dress, uncovering the misunderstood origins of the wh...
Why Brides Wear White
March 27, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHave you ever sat down and pictured your wedding, the table plan, the flowers, the dress…. If you’re anything like me and my childhood friends, you’ve even designed your own wedding dress more times than you’d like to admit. And, the chances are, that you imagined yourself in a white dress. But, why? On this episode of Silhouettes, we discuss how and why we have got to the point in western society of defining a bride by the colour of her dress, uncovering the misunderstood origins of the wh...
Silhouettes Update!
March 25, 2023 08:05 - 2 minutes - 2.16 MBBecome a Patreon subscriber to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/silhouettespodcast This is just a little update episode to announce my new venture, Silhouettes: Behind The Seams, which will be available exclusively to Patreon and Spotify Subscribers. As a British person asking for, or even suggesting, money's involvement doesn't come very naturally to me, but after a number of people expressed and interest I'm excited to give it a try! I'll be ...
The Importance of Fashion History (with Kate Strasdin)
March 02, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB"If we were all wearing the same thing or if we're all wearing nothing at all you might say it doesn't matter, but we don't and it does." In this episode, I am again joined by dress historian Kate Strasdin, this time turning our attention to the wider world of Fashion History. It's importance, the misconceptions and stereotypes of the subject and ways people interested in the field can get their foot in the door, hiw and why Fashion History should never be considered 'just for women' and h...
The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes: Exploring the Secrets of a Victorian Woman's Wardrobe (with Kate Strasdin)
February 23, 2023 08:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this very exciting episode, myself and dress historian Kate Strasdin explore the secrets of a Victorian woman's wardrobe, through the autobiographical pieces of fabric she left behind in a mysterious scrap book over 200 years ago... We delve into the power fabric has to tell us about people of the past, class, geography, the misconceptions surrounding Victorian fashion and thE unexpected history of fast fashion. Kate Strasdin is a dress historian who has been fascinated by old clothes si...
Ancient Egyptian Fashion and the Origins of Make-Up
December 12, 2022 13:52 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBWith a history spanning from as early 3150 BC, running all the way until mid-600 AD, the colossal reign of The Ancient Egyptians is an era in little need of introduction. Their instantly recognizable look is one known the world over- for good reason, Despite the truly ancient nature of this culture, we as historians are fortunate with the immaculate condition so many artifacts of this era have been preserved in, offering us a uniquely in-depth insight into a civilization founded over 5000 y...
How The Romans Ruled for 1000 Years in Togas - A Fashion History Deepdive
December 05, 2022 08:15 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBWithout a doubt, one of the most recognizable eras of fashion is the Romans. The unmistakable toga and laurel crown combination represent an era that spanned over 1000 years of human history... but have we got it all wrong? What if the stark white togas we all know, and associate with this time in history, weren't common place at all? In this episode we travel back to as early at 476CE to explore Ancient Rome, their early influences, the simplicity of their iconic look, society's disdain...
Pirate Fashion: A truth lost at sea 🏴☠️
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBlack beard, Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrow… The image of the decorated ‘Pirate’ has pervaded general media for years, made up of a select few recognizable characters, dressed in a select few recognizable garments and accessories, who have come to define our idea of the pirate. But how true is his image really? Was this what pirates, captains and seamen actually wear during their time at sea? In this episode of Silhouettes: A Fashion History Podcast, you can expect to hear all about t...
Iconic Eras: Pirate Fashion
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBOooo’arrrr me hearties! Welcome back to Silhouettes!🦜🏴☠️ Black beard, Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrow…the image of the decorated ‘pirate’ has pervaded general media for years, made up of a select few recognibale characters who have come to define our idea of the pirate. But how true is his image, really, and what did pirates, captains and seamen actually wear during their time at sea? Tune in this week to hear all about the fashion pursuits of the swash buckling men and women who saile...
Are We Remembering PIRATE FASHION Incorrectly? - Fashion History Deepdive
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBlack beard, Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrow… The image of the decorated ‘Pirate’ has pervaded general media for years, made up of a select few recognizable characters, dressed in a select few recognizable garments and accessories, who have come to define our idea of the pirate. But how true is his image really? Was this what pirates, captains and seamen actually wear during their time at sea? In this episode you can expect to hear all about the fashion pursuits of the swashbuckling me...
Pirate Fashion, a truth lost at sea
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBlack beard, Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrow… The image of the decorated ‘Pirate’ has pervaded general media for years, made up of a select few recognizable characters, dressed in a select few recognizable garments and accessories, who have come to define our idea of the pirate. But how true is his image really? Was this what pirates, captains and seamen actually wear during their time at sea? In this episode of Silhouettes: A Fashion History Podcast, you can expect to hear all about t...
Are We Remembering PIRATE FASHION Incorrectly? - A Fashion History Deepdive
November 28, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBBlack beard, Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrow… The image of the decorated ‘Pirate’ has pervaded general media for years, made up of a select few recognizable characters, dressed in a select few recognizable garments and accessories, who have come to define our idea of the pirate. But how true is his image really? Was this what pirates, captains and seamen actually wear during their time at sea? In this episode you can expect to hear all about the fashion pursuits of the swashbuckling me...
Tudor Fashion and The Mystery of Anne Boleyn's face- A Fashion History Deep dive
November 14, 2022 08:04 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBombarded to any historian in the UK through their schooling, we take a trip to the 16th century to examine the pieces that work together to make up the instantly recognizable Tudor silhouette. As well as this, we explore the mystery behind Anne Boleyn's true identity, asking if she was really the style-icon she is famed to be… and what she truly looked like. Become a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribe ...
Iconic Eras: Tudor Fashion
November 14, 2022 08:04 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWelcome back to Silhouettes… and the long-awaited arrival of The Tudors! This week we see in one of the most iconic eras in fashion history 🕯👑💍 Bombarded to any historian in the UK through their schooling, we take a trip to the 16th century to examine the pieces that work together to make up the instantly recognisable Tudor silhouette. As well as this, we explore the mystery behind Anne Boleyn's true identity, asking if she was really the style-icon she is famed to be…and what she truly l...
Tudor Fashion and The Mystery of Anne Boleyn's face- A Fashion History Deep dive
November 14, 2022 08:04 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBombarded to any historian in the UK through their schooling, we take a trip to the 16th century to examine the pieces that work together to make up the instantly recognizable Tudor silhouette. As well as this, we explore the mystery behind Anne Boleyn's true identity, asking if she was really the style-icon she is famed to be… and what she truly looked like. Become a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribe ...
Tudor Fashion and The Mystery of Anne Boleyn's face
November 14, 2022 08:04 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBBombarded to any historian in the UK through their schooling, we take a trip to the 16th century to examine the pieces that work together to make up the instantly recognizable Tudor silhouette. As well as this, we explore the mystery behind Anne Boleyn's true identity, asking if she was really the style-icon she is famed to be… and what she truly looked like. Become a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribe ...
Iconic Eras: Regency Fashion w/ What The Austen?
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWelcome back to Silhouettes! 💋 This week I bring you another collaborative epsiode, this time with Izzy from the What The Austen? Podcast! So, seeing as my Regency episode has been my most popular to date, with thousands of you tuning in (thank you!), I couldn't leave you high and dry in a series about ‘iconic eras’, and NOT talk about some more empire waist lines and bonnets 💕 In this episode, myself and Izzy discuss the iconic, diverse fashion styles of the regency era, the way fashion...
How Jane Austin uses FASHION to develop character (ft. What The Austen?)
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this episode, myself and Izzy (from the What The Austen? Podcast) discuss the iconic, diverse fashion styles of the Regency Era, the way fashion is depicted in Jane Austen novels, and just how much fashion from this time period can define an individual, particularly in the regency famous stories of Jane Austen. Tall, dark and handsome Mr Darcy, we’re looking at you! Our last Regency episode has been the most popular to date, with thousands of you tuning in (thank you!), so I couldn't ...
How Jane Austen uses FASHION to develop character (with What The Austen?)
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn this episode, myself and Izzy (from the What The Austen? Podcast) discuss the iconic, diverse fashion styles of the Regency Era, the way fashion is depicted in Jane Austen novels, and just how much fashion from this time period can define an individual, particularly in the regency famous stories of Jane Austen. Tall, dark and handsome Mr Darcy, we’re looking at you! Our last Regency episode has been the most popular to date, with thousands of you tuning in (thank you!), so I couldn't ...
How Jane Austen uses FASHION to develop character (ft. What The Austen?)
November 07, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBBecome a subscriber to support the podcast & access bonus episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/silhouettes/subscribe In this episode, myself and Izzy (from the What The Austen? Podcast) discuss the iconic, diverse fashion styles of the Regency Era, the way fashion is depicted in Jane Austen novels, and just how much fashion from this time period can define an individual, particularly in the regency famous stories of Jane Austen. Tall, dark and handsome Mr Darcy, we’re looking ...
The History of Cowboy Fashion and the True Crime of the Wild West (with Susan Jonusas)
October 31, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis episode features Susan Jonusas; author of “Hell’s Half Acre”, an incredible book focusing on the murderous, infamous Bender family of the American Frontier. Susan is an expert on the history of the American Frontier, and during the extensive research of her 2022 book encountered a huge amount of fascinating information of the fashion, clothes and imagery of 18th Century America. We discuss how, why and where the ‘Cowboy’ style became so recognizable and deep-rooted in our idea of th...