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Fashioned

By: Clara Amfo, Amber Butchart
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About this listen

Broadcaster Clara Amfo and fashion historian Amber Butchart uncover the secret history of fashion, from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century.

But this isn't just about what we wore, but who we were, and who we are today. This series will look at the legacy fashion has left us, from rules that still regulate dress around gender and class, to its influence on feminism, civil rights, and the environment.

A Just Radio production for Audible Originals.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Dressing to Express

    Ep. 1: Dressing to Express
    Nov 24 2020

    We start with the Vikings and the early frontiers of style. But soon the 'rules of fashion' become a force for control, with strict class laws governing everything from the colours you could wear, to the pointiness of your shoes.
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  • Ep. 2: Cross-Dressing

    Ep. 2: Cross-Dressing
    Nov 24 2020

    Gender-defying fashionistas first started to capture the popular imagination in Elizabethan England. Shakespeare's plays see male actors dressing as female characters dressing as male characters. And rebellious Mary Frith defies gender norms winning a £20 bet by riding from Charing Cross to Shoreditch dressed as man.
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  • Ep. 3: A Class Act

    Ep. 3: A Class Act
    Nov 24 2020

    We see the rise of the actress as a fashion icon in the 18th century. Frances Abington becomes known as the 'fashion doctor' and grows to fame as the first celebrity stylist. However, fears about working class people dressing above their station quickly become a national obsession.
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Excellent work Ladies!
Hours of interesting facts. I could easily have kept on listening .

Just admit you are a "Slave to Fashion"

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Enjoyed this, happily spurred me through several large piles or ironing. Clara was great, and although I like Amber usually, her repeated use of 'totally' and 'completely' did annoy after s while. Overall though, worth a listen, I enjoyed it.

historical romp through fashion

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Clara and Amber are entertaining and enlightening. Worth a listien. Knocked of 1 star for "completely, completely" when "yes" would suffice.

A history of fashion

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A really lovely blend of personal thoughts and the history of fashion. Will definitely listen again I enjoyed it so much:)

Loved it!

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A light all round but informative conversation with two fashion know its. More of this please!

loved it!

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This was an absolutely fantastic mini series, I learnt so much. it goes all the way back to the stone age to today, it shouts out some really influential people that have shaped fashion as we knew it before and today, love it, hope there's more episodes released

Fantastic

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this was brilliant!! I need season 2 asap! you can cover world fashion more please

season 2 pls!

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So much research has gone into this podcast. I really enjoyed Clara and Amber's different perspectives on fashion and style. It gives a brief overview lots of cultural icons and movements from which to explore further in your own time. Highly recommended.

Loved it

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Informative, interesting and a fantastic listen. More like this and more of Amber Butchart please! Her knowledge and expertise shine through and she is really engaging to listen to (apart from constantly answering comments with the word 'completely', it did get a tad grating).

Amazing but wish it was longer!

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A fun, informative history of fashion . Loved it. Left me wanting more.any chance of another series?

whistle stop tour of fashion

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