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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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    36 mins
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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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    33 mins
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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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    37 mins
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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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Topic was interesting and covered fashion through the ages.

Narration wasn't to the same standard as the research. Very repetitive language, trying to appear conversational and relaxed, which I unfortunately found a bit annoying.

Might appeal to a younger crowd, I'm in my mid-30s

Really interesting pod, narration not great :(

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I loved this series. I have learnt a great deal and especially the effect of historical fashion has influenced modern day taboos and shibboleths. Would love to hear more.

Fantastic

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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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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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