This week, cultural historian Dr. Benjamin Wild joins us to discuss the global phenomenon of fancy dress costume, smashing any outdated conventions that label the performative act of dressing up as frivolous.Recommended reading:<ul><li>
Carnival to Catwalk: Global Reflections of Fancy Dress Costume by Benjamin Wild</li></ul> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a> Support this podcast at — <a href="https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations">https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/donations</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Fashion History Now #12

With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.