Is there a difference between infantilisation and hyperfemininity? What is hyperfemininity from a fashion history perspective? Unpacking everything from fashion rumours and misinformation, to the origins of the babydoll dress during the second world war with fashion historian, Rosie Okotcha.

So excited to bring in such an incredible guest today!

Thank you for joining us on the pod xx

Tune into Rosie's podcast, Rabbit Hole, here: https://www.youtube.com/@rosieokotcha

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timestamps:

00:00 introductions & welcome to Rosie!

02:04 history of the babydoll dress

11:57 the Olivia Rodrigo backlash

18:12 hyperfemininity as rebellion

26:35 celebrity fashion as communication

30:23 hyperfemininity or infantilisation?

39:18 do celebrities owe us explanations?

46:09 decolonising history

52:05 Rosie’s journey to fashion history

57:20 Rosie’s current obsessions

Keywords: thought daughter, feminism, feminist theory, feminist, video essay, podcast episode, fashion, fashion history, critical theory, sociology, Olivia Rodrigo, babydoll dress, Courtney Love, Sabrina Carpenter, pop culture, commentary, social commentary, celebrity culture