Some years, Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers are so popular that their sales figures are in the millions. Other years, the sunglasses are almost completely absent from popular culture. We’re turning our lenses towards the reason that these specs have cycled in and out of style almost every decade since 1952.  In order to help us determine where the model fits in today’s fashionable culture, we are joined by GQ’s Samuel Hine. For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the...

Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 runway show, Plato's Atlantis, is one of the most famous runway collections of all time. Despite being deeply beloved now, it was initially met with mixed reviews by critics. Today, we are also joined by Megan O'Sullivan and Gutes Guterman of Byline to discuss the lifestyle of a trend. For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts and show notes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠covered.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Covered is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby...

In the 1850s, a crew of American women began wearing pantalettes to indicate themselves as forward-thinking ‘New Women.’ How did these undergarments get the name bloomers? Amelia Bloomer, of course. But, they weren’t really her invention at all. We also chat all things shorts: from our historical favourites to a new microtrend we’re claiming to have named. For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts and show notes, visit ⁠⁠⁠covered.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠....

Want to make a splash in the summer of 1946? Wear a bikini! Better yet, tell the whole beach about your bikini in skywriting! In today’s episode, we investigate the bitter rivalry over the invention of the bikini and the massive impact made by one of humankind’s smallest garments. We’re also joined by outdoor stylist, producer and sister of the pod Lily Redstone for a debrief on the best bikinis for summer. For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts...

Today we get into some of the biggest sleeves of all time: the 1830s puff sleeves. But today’s fashion history exploration is twofold — because the sleeves of the 1830s were referencing the girls of the past, too. It’s time to look at the fashion history sleeve metaverse and the eternal pursuit of dressing absurdly. Plus, we theorize on the microtrends, Summer As Rebirth, and borough-specific dressing. For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts, visit...

In 1966 Yves Saint Laurent designed the first couture women's tuxedo: Le Smoking. Today we get into the significance of the suit as womenswear and the subversive women who helped to popularize it. Plus, we are joined by the hosts of ⁠Throwing Fit's ⁠James Harris and Lawrence Schlossman. The hosts of The Only (other) Podcast That Matters join us to talk about the suit's place in the sartorial zeitgeist, #Menswear, and styling tips for the everyday suit. For links from today’s episode,...

We are so back! And so are weddings. In 1953, Ann Lowe made a wedding dress for Jackie Kennedy’s highly publicized wedding. However, it would be years before Ann Lowe was credited as the creator of the infamous dress. Today we explore how royalty affects bridal trends, why we wear white on our wedding days, and what "back tie optional" even means. To make things even better, today we are joined by ⁠Harling Ross ⁠to hear how the Gumshoe writer approaches wedding guest attire. For links from...

In 1940s America, girls started going to college and wearing oversized cardigans. But across the pond, feminine twin sets take the sweater market by storm. For our last episode of Season 1, stick around after the credits for a little treat. And, as always, for visuals of each sweater style and curated shopping recommendations for today's episode visit ⁠⁠⁠covered.substack.com.

Today we dispel The Big Corset Lie. For several hundred years, corsets were a part of women's daily wardrobes through many phases of their lives -- including pregnancy. Why do we love to sensationalize history? And how can we use maternity corsets as a tool to view this spectacle? For visuals of each corset style and curated shopping recommendations for today's episode visit ⁠⁠covered.substack.com

When American soldiers were deployed abroad during WWII they sent their lovers home sweetheart souvenir sets. Despite being quite rare, the lingerie sets have become known in the vintage community for their saucy phrases. For visuals of each souvenir set and curated shopping recommendations for today's episode visit ⁠⁠covered.substack.com

Denim is at the core of the Americana mythology. Why is the fabric's history so intertwined with our culture? Today we get into the three original archetypes for denim jackets made in the 1900s by Levi Strauss. We also give our favorite tips for styling and sourcing denim. For visuals of each denim jacket type and curated shopping recommendations for today's episode visit ⁠covered.substack.com

Hair bows have been worn since at least the 17th century. Throughout time, they were an accessory for all genders and ages. That was until.........the Great Male Flop Era. For all visuals referenced in the episode and shopping recommendations visit covered.substack.com

Miuccia Prada's 1999 Fall Winter collection is everywhere today. Why is this season -- known primarily as a collector's collection -- so popular right now? For visual links to the full collection, specific looks, and shopping recommendations for today's episode visit covered.substack.com

In 1948, Claire McCardell designed the first pair of ballet flats marketed to a fashionable non-ballerina audience. The structure of ballet flats, which are all the rage right now, has not changed in more than a century. How do we make sense of a "trend" when the item is one of the oldest designs in existence? For Ruby and Natalie's ballet flat recommendations and visual links to the flats mentioned in this episode visit covered.substack.com

In 1993, Kate Moss sported a Liza Bruce naked dress that immediately became iconic. But before the young starlet stepped out on the streets of London in a shimmery sheer slip, did the naked dress have its own history? And how can we use this as a lens to examine one of today’s most popular trends? For more information on today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts, visit ⁠patreon.com/CoveredPod.⁠ Covered is hosted by Ruby Redstone and Natalie Brennan. Ruby Redstone is a...