EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 32 MIN
Dressed Diaries: Margaine-Lacroix’s "Dare to Bare" Gowns of May 18th, 1908
from Dressed: The History of Fashion · host Dressed Media
On May 18th, 1908, 3 fashion models were reportedly arrested at Paris's Longchamps racecourse. But just what was so criminal about the clothing they wore? On this first edition of our new "Dressed Diaries" series, we head back in time and straight into the pages of fashion history to investigate this scandalous event. Find Sue Ralph's blog post on Margaine-Lacroix here. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Dressed is a part of the AirWave Media network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On May 18th, 1908, 3 fashion models were reportedly arrested at Paris's Longchamps racecourse. But just what was so criminal about the clothing they wore? On this first edition of our new "Dressed Diaries" series, we head back in time and straight into the pages of fashion history to investigate this scandalous event. Find Sue Ralph's blog post on Margaine-Lacroix here. Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classes Our Instagram Our bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titles Dressed is a part of the AirWave Media network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Dressed Diaries: Margaine-Lacroix’s "Dare to Bare" Gowns of May 18th, 1908
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