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

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: necklace, Dorothy's Ruby Red slippers, Charles James dress  April’s ensemble: Vionnet coat, bejeweled snake stockings, Cartier Panthère collection, Margiela’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 Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion?  Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 100 of our favorite fashion history titles Listen ad free here! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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