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09/18/2025

Enjoyed an incredible tour of the today! 🤩 See our stories for more photos (I’ll post some more later, too). For now, though, please enjoy this lovely number worn by the one and only Ms. Pearl Bailey leading an all-Black cast of ‘Hello Dolly!’ (1967).

06/12/2025

🚨 Quick update, fam! 🚨
So, here’s the deal... I’ve got a new accessory (not pictured are the shiny metal crutches) and it’s been a bit of a wild couple of weeks. Things have definitely slowed down, but don’t worry—soon, we’ll be back stronger than ever! 💪 New episodes are on the way, so hang tight! 🎧✨

Thanks for your patience, and we can’t wait to get back to it! Stay tuned! 👀

05/27/2025

Be sure to check out our latest episode on the Sapeurs (and Sapeuses) of the Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo!

📷 Victoire Douniama (2018) ‘La Sape du Congo’ (Photograph from when this image was on view at the Brooklyn Museum in the 2003 exhibition ‘Africa Fashion’)

05/07/2025

✨May is AAPI Heritage Month! ✨

We, at History Unhemmed, recognize the powerful and closely interwoven contributions of diverse individuals who have shaped the history of fashion and dress.

Be sure to explore our archive and check out some of our past episodes as we work on bringing you more to enjoy! 💖

Episodes referenced(clockwise from top right):
1. Clothed in Controversy: The Zoot Suit (Part 1)
2.Clothed in the Vapors of Dawn: The Rise And Fall of Dhaka Muslin
3.Fashioning Womanhood in Modern China: The Qipao or Cheongsam (Part 1)
4.Dressed to Empress: Cixi and the Refashioning of Qing Ladies’ Court Attire

04/28/2025

Love a bit of courtly intrigue and a lot of bling? Today’s episode is for you! 💎💎💎 Tune in to hear about the necklace that brought down a queen! 👸

04/27/2025

Just a snippet of our latest episode- Rethinking the Flow: Unpacking Menstrual Wear. Join us for a conversation that extends waaaay beyond the scope of bloody rags!

04/15/2025

History Unhemmed is back and feeling spicy! 🔥🌶️ 🔥 Join us for a deep dive into the history of period garments and products! Now playing on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your favorite shows!

Packet containing single Southalls’ sanitary towel
Image courtesy of the Science Museum Group

04/05/2025

Guess who’s baaaaaack? 🎙️😁 After an extended hiatus, History Unhemmed is returning! Tune in for new episodes, fresh vibes, and wordplay served with an extra side of 🧀🧀🧀! Coming in hot starting Monday April 14th wherever you listen to your favorite shows!

If you haven’t yet, check out our last episode (part 1 of 2) on the history of the qipao or cheongsam!

Image: Dress for a Woman (2010) by Huishan Zhang in the collection of the V&A, London

11/16/2024

It’s been a tough time culminating in the events of last week. We’ve been on hiatus for a few months and have been pretty quiet, but something had to be said. We’ll be back in January 2025. Thank you and appreciate y’all! 💕🕊️

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