In this episode, we will be talking about Edamburu hairstyle worn by Mangbetu women in the early 20th century. Also called the tumburu style, it was popularized and fetishized by fashion designers and movies. We want to thank scholar Vicky Pass

136. Being Black In The Archives

Jul 28th, 2020 54m 47s

This episode is a little different. Firstly, this is a pre-pandemic conversation. Consider this an oral history of friends. Joy talks with friend of the show and scholar Johnathan Michael Square about being black in academia. They share triumph

135. Fashion in Focus: The Panama Hat

Jul 14th, 2020 10m 31s

In this Fashion In Focus Jasmine reveal the history of the Panama Hat (which is actually the Toquilla Hat) that does not originate from Panama. The woven's hat originated and is still manufactured in Ecuador. Image credit: www.domingocarranza

134. Unravel After Dark Tease: Nipple Politics

Jul 7th, 2020 22m 14s

For this Unravel, After Dark episode Joy and Jasmine discuss the history and symbolism of the nipple in fashion and art. For this Unravel, After Dark episode Joy and Jasmine discuss the history and symbolism of the nipple in fashion and art. We

133. Live! The Great Migration, The Harlem Rennaissance and A Ruby Bailey

Jul 1st, 2020 42m 18s

A live introduction to the life of Ruby Baileyhttps://blog.mcny.org/2016/01/05/reintroducing-ruby-bailey/http://www.fashionstudiesjournal.org/histories/2016/8/30/the-life-and-work-of-anne-lowe-zelda-wynn-valdes-and-ruby-baileyhttps://www.ny

132. Fashion In Focus: Osage Wedding Coat

Jun 23rd, 2020 18m 50s

In this FIF Jasmine discuss the history and cultural significance of the Osage wedding coat.Image credit: Image credits: ⁣Wedding Outfit, ca. 1900. Osage (Great Plains). Gift of Fred and Monte Eiserman. 95” H. C/o The Museum of Red River FB

130. Unravel After Dark Tease: Helmut Newton

Jun 16th, 2020 12m 8s

Coming in hot with an Unravel, After Dark sneak peak. In this episode Jasmine and Joy discuss the provocative photography of Helmut Newton. For the full episode join our Patreon. Image credit: “IMAN, Vogue October 1989 Shot by Helmut Newton Fas

130. The Ideal Body: Part I

Jun 9th, 2020 1h 5m

Joy and Jasmine introduce a 3 part series focused on the “ideal body” in fashion. In this first episode, they discuss, analyze and dissect the ideal body in Greek and Roman art and culture.Image credit: Chris Rellas of CopylabWE HAVE AN AWE

129. Fashion Forecasting with Camila Straschnoy

Jun 2nd, 2020 43m 25s

Jasmine talks to Camila Straschnoy, a brand strategist, trends researcher, and storyteller about her fascinating work in trend and fashion forecasting. Tune in to discover how fashion history informs fashion’s future. Image Credit: Jeff Walton

128. Fashion Flash with Jonathan Michael Square

May 26th, 2020 32m 46s

This episode is a little different. First, this is a pre-pandemic conversation. Second, because we are in the midst of a revolution and a pandemic we decided to share a new segment created by Jonathan Michael Square and Joy. We discuss what our

127. Interview with Luxury by Feyi

May 12th, 2020 56m 18s

Jasmine interviews Feyisola Adeyemi, the Nigerian-British creative director of the line Luxury by Feyi. They discuss Feyi’s journey in the fashion industry, the luxury design market in Britain, and her advice for young black designers.Find L

126. Spectrum of Fashion Exhibition at MdHS

May 5th, 2020 38m 32s

Joy @joythea chats with Jasmine @jastare about the latest exhibition, Spectrum of Fashion at The Maryland Historical Society @marylandhistory . The show "highlights the extraordinary breadth of the MdHS costume collection across four centuries

125. Fashion in Focus: The Bandolier Belt

Apr 22nd, 2020 7m 14s

Another Fashion In Focus episode is here! Joy talks about the bandolier belt. This was a utilitarian accessory used in battle and in cultures around the world. In the 1970s, however, there was a major case of appropriation. Sources: Anderson

124. Dior's Feminism

Apr 8th, 2020 54m 51s

Joy and Jasmine discuss Dior's brand of feminism under the creative direction of Maria Grazia Chiuri. In 2016, Maria Grazia Chiuri made feminism a part of her artist design statement. It was a huge hit but some were critical that is was dilutin

123. Kerry Bannigan on Fashion, SDGs, and Covid-19

Mar 31st, 2020 36m 21s

Kerry Bannigan is a social impact event creator, producer, and entrepreneur who curates global activations and initiatives that advocate sustainable development. Bannigan is the Founder of the Conscious Fashion Campaign, in collaboration with t

122. Jay Jaxon: 40 Years Of Fashion Design Brilliance

Mar 24th, 2020 48m 33s

Jasmine talks to Joy about her visit to the exhibition “Jay Jaxon: 40 Years Of Fashion Design Brilliance” at the Queens Historical Society that was curated by Rachel Fenderson. Luckily, the show is on view until December 2020 so you can see it

121. Deborah Willis: the Closet as Archive

Mar 10th, 2020 21m 53s

Joy talks to Jasmine about her thoughts on NYU exhibit Deborah Willis: the Closet as Archive curated by Kalia Brooks. More information on the exhibition: https://tisch.nyu.edu/photo/events/deborah-willis--the-closet-as-archiveFind us:Websi

120. This Is An Episode about FIT

Mar 4th, 2020 39m 34s

This was a tough conversation to have and research. Thank you to friend and colleagues that have been following the story of Junkai Huang's Alumni runway show, February 2020.Topics: Disfunction, leadership in the design program, who got fire

119. Fashion in Focus: Lace Cap

Feb 26th, 2020 10m

In this Fashion in Focus Jasmine details the surprisingly provocative history history of the the diaphanous lace caps of the 18th century.Image: Jean François de Troy, Declaration of Love, 1731.WE HAVE AN AWESOME THEME SONG thanks to Pastich

118. Policy & Precedent for Reparations with Jonathan Michael Square

Feb 18th, 2020 5m 48s

Joy talks to Jonathan Michael Square about #ADOS and how fashion history can inform policy surrounding reparations for descendants of slavery in the United States.More ways to engage with Jonathan Michael Square:www.jonathansquare.comwww.in

117. The Manila Shawl

Feb 11th, 2020 1h 9m

In this episode of Fashion in Focus Joy and Jasmine break down a well known garment, the Manila Shawl. Jasmine brings up some excellent points about Flamenco. And they both hammer home Unravel’s new word: Colonial fashion systems.

116. Recuerdos De Nicaragua

Feb 4th, 2020 1h 14m

In this episode Jasmine talks to Joy about her Instagram archive @recuerdosdenicaragua and her research on the impact of Moravian Mission on Miskitu, Mayagna and Creole dress in the Mosquito Coast of Nicaragua.Jasmine will be presenting at th

115. Unravel, After Dark Teaser: The History of the Merkin

Jan 31st, 2020 12m

Jasmine and Joy chat about the long history of the sexy furry beauty accessory - the merkin. Don't know what the hell a merkin is? Don't worry, we got you covered ;).Listen to the full episode by joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/unravelp

114. Unravel: Roundtable Black Magazines

Jan 28th, 2020 1h 14m

Joy and Jasmine discuss the importance of black magazines as a fashion resource and the Jet and Ebony archives sale in 2019.References:https://bmoreart.com/2020/01/what-can-we-keep.htmlhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/ebony-jet-magazines