In act I, scene III of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, we find the pompous Polonius rattling off seemingly useless advice to his departing son, Laertes. Starting on line 71, Polonius famously declares:

“Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, But not expressed in fancy—rich, not gaudy, For the apparel oft proclaims the man.”

You’ve probably heard that last part before; the idea that “the clothes make the man.” We want to explore that idea on this episode of  The Apple Seed: we’ve got a variety of stories for you about clothing, and the memories and meaning that a particular outfit can carry.

Garment for the Moon by Michael Katz (2:18)

A young tailor goes in search of a magic material that will allow him to dress the moon. Learn more about Michael Katz by visiting: www.storytellermichael.com

Apple Seed Team Roundtable (16:22)

The Apple Seed Team discusses a range of topics from beloved red berets, favorite costumes, and Andre Marques' days as a fashion vlogger.

Feeding His Clothes by Heather Forest (32:08)

Similar to the Emperor’s New Clothes it pokes fun at the superficiality of one’s attire. Learn more about Heather Forest by visiting: www.heatherforest.com

John Hard Hack by Paul Bliss (35:33)

A rather rough and scruffy man wants to impress his wife with a new outfit and he ends up surprising her, however the reason isn’t his new suit. Learn more about Paul Bliss by visiting: www.cowboypoetry.com/paulbliss

Plaid Dress by Molly Catron (39:33)

For the start of high school Molly gets a plaid dress from the department store, which was the pattern one of her friends would wear and how owning a plaid dress changed their dynamics. Learn more about Molly Catron by visiting: www.mollywcatron.com

Mary and the Red Dress by Liz Weir (47:54)

A pretty dress can steal your heart away but in this story it just might also take your soul. Learn more about Liz Weir by visiting: www.lizweir.org

The Flower Girl by Milbre Burch (53:50)

Milbre’s daughter is asked to be a flower girl for a wedding. At first a dress is constructed for her that’s rather simple but it turns out she wants something more ornate. Learn more about Milbre Burch by visiting: www.kindcrone.com