Code Purple: Costumes & Cavorting with Prince
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In this episode, Lucy and Ben are joined by author Casci Ritchie to talk about the life and wardrobe of one of the greatest artists of all time: Prince. Reflecting on gender, race and the role of costume in the performance of Prince’s complex and ever-evolving identities, we talk about leggings, chest hair, that Super Bowl, and––of course––the colour purple. Links Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram Follow @benjamin__wild on Instagram Follow @casciritchie on Instagram *On His Royal Badness – The Life and Legacy of Prince’s Fashion,* Casci Ritchie *How Does it Feel?*, D'Angelo Paisley Park (New Yorker article)
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