From Archive To Screen: Inside Cosprop with Assistant Curtor Sage Foley
Cosprop is one of the world's leading costume houses, known for supplying beautifully researched and constructed period dress for film, television, and theatre productions. In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Sage Foley, Assistant Curator of the John Bright Collection at Cosprop.Originally from Colorado, Sage has worked in costume for over a decade across stage and screen. Now based in London, she combines curatorial work with her background in design and her academic training in Dress and Textile History from the University of Glasgow.We talk about what it means to dress history for performance, how Cosprop supports the visual storytelling of historical drama, and the fascinating challenges of curating a costume collection that is both archival and actively in use.
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Rethink, Repair and Re-wear: The Spirit of Goodwood Revival
In today's episode I am very excited to be joined by Grace Timothy to chat all things Goodwood Revival!Grace is the Revive & Thrive Brand Lead at Goodwood. She curates the fashion talks and craft workshops at Goodwood Revival, the immersive celebration of classic motorsport and vintage fashion held at the Goodwood Motor Circuit every September. ‘Revive & Thrive’ is the thoroughly modern message woven through the Revival landscape, inspiring creative ways to rethink, repair and re-wear. We talk all about sustainability in vintage fashion, the spirit of the revival and its relationship with fashion and how to acquire and curate the perfect vintage, mid century look! Rethink, Repair and Re-wear! Tickets to Goodwood Revival 2025 are available here
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When History Meets Drag: A Conversation with Elizabeth The Thirsty
In this episode, I am joined by Elizabeth The Thirsty - a drag queen historian who brings together two of her biggest passions: history and drag. Her work focuses on the Tudors, queer history, and especially fashion history - exploring how what we wear tells stories about identity, power, and culture across time.Elizabeth creates engaging educational content online and brings that same passion to the stage, where she performs pop songs with a historical twist. We talk about how she uses fashion history in her work, the role of costume in drag and performance, and what it means to make history accessible through creativity. We also talk about her upcoming live show Off with Her Headpiece!, happening on Friday 25th July from 7:30 to 9pm at Pride Hub Egham. Tickets are £5, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Terrence Higgins Trust. You can get yours via the Linktree in her bio or on the Pride Hub website.If you're interested in the intersection of fashion, performance, and the past — this one's for you.Thanks for listening and stay fab x
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Dress Codes & Royal Power: Inside Kensington Palace with Matthew Storey
In this episode of Silhouettes, join me for a live and in-person tour of Kensington Palace's stunning new exhibition, Dress Codes, guided by Head Curator Matthew Storey. Together, we explore the fascinating world of royal dress - its hidden rules, coded meanings, and the powerful expectations placed on those who dressed for court. Discover how fashion both reinforced hierarchy and offered moments of rebellion, navigating the delicate balance between conformity and self-expression in the royal spotlight.Join the Behind The Seams community to support the podcast and access bonus content: www.patreon.com/silhouettespodcastThanks for listening, and stay fab everyone.Follow the podcast on Instagram @Silhouettespodcast for more updates
From corsets to suits, lipstick to boots, fashion has defined culture since the dawn of time. Welcome to Silhouettes: The Fashion History Podcast all about the importance of the clothes we wear. Join your host, Belle, as we delve deep into the rich, often unexpected history of fashion, the many ways it has framed our world and how it continues to define the human experience ✨
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