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Tis the Season IV: Fashion History’s Gift Hits (and Misses), Part II


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In what has now become an annual tradition, April and Cassidy do some fantasy fashion history shopping for their holiday party ensembles and gift exchange. 


Cassidy's $33 million ensemble: necklaceDorothy's Ruby Red slippersCharles James dress 

April’s ensemble: Vionnet coatbejeweled snake stockingsCartier Panthère collectionMargiela’s glass slippers

Some of Cassidy and April's gifts:

  • 18th century patchbox 
  • Sun-Maid Raisins and "Rubbers" ads from Ladies Home Journal  
  • 1884 Weevil parure 
  • Salesman's miniature corset 

  • Register for our new course: The 1950’s Golden Age of Haute Couture

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