Fashion History Talks! – Page 4

Fashion History Talks! In conversation with fashion historian Lydia Edwards

April 4, 2017 by Cassidy Zachary

“Since I was four years old and wanted to be a ‘knight in shining armour’ (definitely not a damsel in distress), dress history has been present in my life.” –Lydia Edwards I have said it before and I will say it again: clothing speaks, or as haute couturier Paul Poiret pointed out, they sing: “A … Continue reading Fashion History Talks! In conversation with fashion historian Lydia Edwards

Fashion History Talks! In conversation with Colleen Hill of The Museum at FIT

March 9, 2017March 9, 2017 by Cassidy Zachary

“I’ve come to think that perhaps it doesn’t matter if fashion is art. Fashion can simply be fashion – it is beautiful, it is creative, and it is important – and I think that is enough.” –Colleen Hill I have always been a firm believer in the inherent magic, wonder and awe of fashion–the art of dress, … Continue reading Fashion History Talks! In conversation with Colleen Hill of The Museum at FIT