Dressed Classic: Fashion and the Showgirl, Part I

With her towering headwear and sparkling body suit, the showgirl is an instantly recognizable, cross cultural pop icon. This two part episode from the Dressed arhcives explores her lesser known relationship to fashion, a love affair that extends back over one hundred years. Recommended Reading: Andrea Stuart's Showgirls Linda Mizejewski, Ziegfeld Girl: Image and Icon in Culture and Cinema Jane Merrill’s The Showgirl Costume: An Illustrated History Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor 75 and use my code dressed50 for a great deal: https://www.factor75.com/ * Check out Rakuten: https://www.rakuten.com * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.com/ * Check out Uncommon Goods and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: www.uncommongoods.com * Check out Yale University Press and use my code DRESSED25 for a great deal: http://versoadvertising.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy