Unravel A Fashion Podcast

Aug 26 2020 152 ep. 45 mins 1.5k
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A podcast with a focus on fashion history. Featuring cohosts Jasmine, Joy, and Dana

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Museum at FIT and Accessories Galore with Elizabeth Way

Aug 26 2020 46 mins  
Museum at FIT and Accessories Galore with Elizabeth Way by Unravel A Fashion Podcast

137. Fashion In Focus: Edamburu Hair Style

Aug 19 2020 15 mins  
In this episode, we will be talking about Edamburu hairstyle worn by Mangbetu women in the early 20th century. Also called the tumburu style, it was popularized and fetishized by fashion designers and movies. We want to thank scholar Vicky Pass for allowing us to use her research for this episode. Thumbnail: Naomi Simms in a fashion editorial, possibly Life Magazine. Photos of the

136. Being Black In The Archives

Jul 28 2020 54 mins  
This episode is a little different. Firstly, this is a pre-pandemic conversation. Consider this an oral history of friends. Joy talks with friend of the show and scholar Johnathan Michael Square about being black in academia. They share triumphs, challenges, feelings, and advice to those wanting to pursue careers in academia. Talking PointsHow do you choose a college?, Deb Willis

135. Fashion in Focus: The Panama Hat

Jul 14 2020 10 mins  
In this Fashion In Focus Jasmine reveal the history of the Panama Hat (which is actually the Toquilla Hat) that does not originate from Panama. The woven's hat originated and is still manufactured in Ecuador. Image credit: www.domingocarranza.com Resources: https://www.domingocarranza.com/dcpanamahatsblog/ https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/panama-hat/ https://ultrafino.com/bl

134. Unravel After Dark Tease: Nipple Politics

Jul 07 2020 22 mins  
For this Unravel, After Dark episode Joy and Jasmine discuss the history and symbolism of the nipple in fashion and art. For this Unravel, After Dark episode Joy and Jasmine discuss the history and symbolism of the nipple in fashion and art. We start in the “ancient period” and end somewhere around the Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake debacle. This is just the teaser join o

133. Live! The Great Migration, The Harlem Rennaissance and A Ruby Bailey

Jul 01 2020 42 mins  
A live introduction to the life of Ruby Bailey https://blog.mcny.org/2016/01/05/reintroducing-ruby-bailey/ http://www.fashionstudiesjournal.org/histories/2016/8/30/the-life-and-work-of-anne-lowe-zelda-wynn-valdes-and-ruby-bailey https://www.nytimes.com/2005/02/13/nyregion/thecity/a-closetful-of-genius.html WE HAVE AN AWESOME THEME SONG thanks to Pastiche Lumumba: pastichelumumba.c

132. Fashion In Focus: Osage Wedding Coat

Jun 23 2020 18 mins  
In this FIF Jasmine discuss the history and cultural significance of the Osage wedding coat. Image credit: Image credits: ⁣Wedding Outfit, ca. 1900. Osage (Great Plains). Gift of Fred and Monte Eiserman. 95” H. C/o The Museum of Red River FB WE HAVE AN AWESOME THEME SONG thanks to Pastiche Lumumba: pastichelumumba.com twitter.com/PasticheLumumba Find us: Website: www.unravel

130. Unravel After Dark Tease: Helmut Newton

Jun 16 2020 12 mins  
Coming in hot with an Unravel, After Dark sneak peak. In this episode Jasmine and Joy discuss the provocative photography of Helmut Newton. For the full episode join our Patreon. Image credit: “IMAN, Vogue October 1989 Shot by Helmut Newton Fashion Editor, Andre Leon Talley” Listen to the full episode by joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/unravelpodcast Find us: Website: ww

130. The Ideal Body: Part I

Jun 09 2020 65 mins  
Joy and Jasmine introduce a 3 part series focused on the “ideal body” in fashion. In this first episode, they discuss, analyze and dissect the ideal body in Greek and Roman art and culture. Image credit: Chris Rellas of Copylab WE HAVE AN AWESOME THEME SONG thanks to Pastiche Lumumba: pastichelumumba.com twitter.com/PasticheLumumba Find us: Website: www.unravelpodcast.com Pa

129. Fashion Forecasting with Camila Straschnoy

Jun 02 2020 43 mins  
Jasmine talks to Camila Straschnoy, a brand strategist, trends researcher, and storyteller about her fascinating work in trend and fashion forecasting. Tune in to discover how fashion history informs fashion’s future. Image Credit: Jeff Walton Find Cami: http://camilastraschnoy.com/ Instagram: @camistraschnoy WE HAVE AN AWESOME THEME SONG thanks to Pastiche Lumumba: pastichelum