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The Definitive Guide to Dressing Up – A History of Fancy Dress in Britain

· 55 min · Episode 85

Episode The Definitive Guide to Dressing Up – A History of Fancy Dress in Britain

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Lucy Clayton is joined by Verity Wilson, author of Dressing Up: A History of Fancy Dress in Britain, for a glorious exploration of the creative and chaotic ways costume plays a role in national identity. Full of inspiring and surprising ideas to recreate at home, this is the ultimate costume party. See the remarkable images that accompany this conversation on our Instagram: @dressfancypodcast.

Links

• Follow @dressfancypodcast on Instagram • Follow @mslucyclayton on Instagram • Visit our website • Verity Wilson's book is published by Reaktion • The true power of a good outfit – Lucy's TED Talk • You Crazy Fool – The Harlequin and Pierrot in Laughter and Life • Aesthetes and the Avantgarde: Costume Balls at the Chelsea Arts Club

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