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 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 men and women who sailed the seas in the 18th century ⚓️

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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 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.  

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This episode is part of our Iconic Eras series.  Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone.

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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 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 leave you high and dry in a series about ‘iconic eras’ and NOT talk about some more empire waist lines and bonnets 💕

Thanks very much to Izzy from What the Austen?  

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This 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 the Americana West.  This is one for fans of fashion, American history and grisly true crime… Yeehaw!  

Additionally, this collaboration episode marks the first in a new series: a deep dive into the fashion of some infamous periods in time, and their ICONIC styles.  From Cowboys, to Regency, to Pirates… this will be a fun ride!

“Hell's Half Acre” (Simon & Schuster UK, 2022) can be purchased from all major retailers 🤠 

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From poison hats to deadly dresses, history is fraught with fashions and beauty fads that maim, poison, blind and even kill!  In this Silhouettes Halloween Special we explore all the gory, grisly details of deadly styles and their fashion victims.  It's to die for (literally!) 

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Though commonly perceived as a very modern thing, the history of sportswear is vast and varied, with the yoga pants we know today having roots in the turn of the century.  Through the lens of Tennis, Golf, Football and more, this episode explores what sportswear represented politically and socially, how the idea of leisure time re-defined how we wore clothes and what this all meant for the emancipation of women.

I also dig into the fascinating history of household name brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma to explore the story of how one family's Nazi routes went on to shape active wear forever.  

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This is the final episode our Modern Sentimentalities series.  Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone.

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Fast fashion is seen as a very modern ideal, with the introduction of the internet, social media and the current way of consuming, buying and wearing clothes… but is it?  In this episode we investigate how far back the history of fast, off the rack, ready to wear fashion actually goes and how we can try to combat the steadily growing moral and ethical issues, that are unfortunately pervasive when it comes to this way of consuming clothes, using the methods of the past.

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This is Episode 2 of our Modern Sentimentalities series. Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone.

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Fashion for the larger woman is not just something we have today, but has a long, often tenuous, history.  People have always been curvy, fat, plump (or stout as the term used to be) and how these are not words to shy away from, then or now!  Plus-size fashion has always been along for the ride for generations of gorgeous, gorgeous girls, and in this episode we discuss it's origins, including the unexpected role Amelia Earhart has to play.

-Mild TW for this episode, as I do briefly go into the history of diet culture and ideas towards fatness-

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This is the first episode in a new series focusing on the history behind what many would consider 'modern' fashion trends.  Thanks for listening, and stay fab everyone.

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This is one for all you Downton fans!  After the release of the new movie, I decided I HAD to give you all a deep dive into the glorious, sumptuous period costumes seen in Downton Abbey.  This episode will explore the accuracy of the costumes of this iconic series and how much research and effort actually goes into the detailed designs of the fashions worn by the Crawley family, as well as some discussion on the stand out looks from each season. 

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Is all fashion cyclical?  The similarities between the fashions of the 1920s and 1960s are unbelievable apparent and seems like a topic no one's discussing.  Did you ever notice?  If not, then you certainly will after listening to this episode, in which myself and expert in the field Summer Lee compare and contrast the most iconic looks from both eras, analyzing their very distinct similarities.  We also discuss how music inspired the look in these eras, how youth culture shaped fashion in the post-war world and some of the standout figures of the eras.

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