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In the 18th century, women carried around pineapple-shaped purses as a status symbol, as a political statement, and, frankly, because it was adorable. For the last episode of Season 2, we dig into the sacred entity that is The Purse. And for The Accessory, we are joined by the queen of accessories herself, Susan Korn of Susan Alexandra!

For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts and show notes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠covered.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Covered is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby Redstone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natalie Brennan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ruby Redstone is a writer and fashion historian. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Fashioned⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, examines the history of dress and personal style. Natalie Brennan is a writer and podcast producer, interested in the intersection of history and culture. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ISO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, looks at style through the lens of yearning and desire.

Some years, Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers are so popular that their sales figures are in the millions. Other years, the sunglasses are almost completely absent from popular culture. We’re turning our lenses towards the reason that these specs have cycled in and out of style almost every decade since 1952.  In order to help us determine where the model fits in today’s fashionable culture, we are joined by GQ’s Samuel Hine.

For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts and show notes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠covered.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Covered is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby Redstone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natalie Brennan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ruby Redstone is a writer and fashion historian. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Fashioned⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, examines the history of dress and personal style. Natalie Brennan is a writer and podcast producer, interested in the intersection of history and culture. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ISO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, looks at style through the lens of yearning and desire.

When American soldiers were deployed abroad during WWII they sent their lovers home sweetheart souvenir sets. Despite being quite rare, the lingerie sets have become known in the vintage community for their saucy phrases. For visuals of each souvenir set and curated shopping recommendations for today's episode visit ⁠⁠covered.substack.com

Denim is at the core of the Americana mythology. Why is the fabric's history so intertwined with our culture? Today we get into the three original archetypes for denim jackets made in the 1900s by Levi Strauss. We also give our favorite tips for styling and sourcing denim. For visuals of each denim jacket type and curated shopping recommendations for today's episode visit ⁠covered.substack.com

Hair bows have been worn since at least the 17th century. Throughout time, they were an accessory for all genders and ages. That was until.........the Great Male Flop Era. For all visuals referenced in the episode and shopping recommendations visit covered.substack.com

Miuccia Prada's 1999 Fall Winter collection is everywhere today. Why is this season -- known primarily as a collector's collection -- so popular right now? For visual links to the full collection, specific looks, and shopping recommendations for today's episode visit covered.substack.com

In 1948, Claire McCardell designed the first pair of ballet flats marketed to a fashionable non-ballerina audience. The structure of ballet flats, which are all the rage right now, has not changed in more than a century. How do we make sense of a "trend" when the item is one of the oldest designs in existence? For Ruby and Natalie's ballet flat recommendations and visual links to the flats mentioned in this episode visit covered.substack.com

In 1993, Kate Moss sported a Liza Bruce naked dress that immediately became iconic. But before the young starlet stepped out on the streets of London in a shimmery sheer slip, did the naked dress have its own history? And how can we use this as a lens to examine one of today’s most popular trends? For more information on today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts, visit ⁠patreon.com/CoveredPod.⁠ Covered is hosted by Ruby Redstone and Natalie Brennan. Ruby Redstone is a writer and fashion historian. Her newsletter, ⁠Old Fashioned⁠, examines both dress history and personal style. Natalie Brennan is a writer and podcast producer, fascinated by the intersection of history and culture. Her newsletter, ⁠ISO⁠, looks at style through the lens of yearning and desire. 

Alexander McQueen's Spring 2010 runway show, Plato's Atlantis, is one of the most famous runway collections of all time. Despite being deeply beloved now, it was initially met with mixed reviews by critics. Today, we are also joined by Megan O'Sullivan and Gutes Guterman of Byline to discuss the lifestyle of a trend.

For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts and show notes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠covered.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Covered is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby Redstone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natalie Brennan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ruby Redstone is a writer and fashion historian. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Fashioned⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, examines the history of dress and personal style. Natalie Brennan is a writer and podcast producer, interested in the intersection of history and culture. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ISO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, looks at style through the lens of yearning and desire.

In the 1850s, a crew of American women began wearing pantalettes to indicate themselves as forward-thinking ‘New Women.’ How did these undergarments get the name bloomers? Amelia Bloomer, of course. But, they weren’t really her invention at all. We also chat all things shorts: from our historical favourites to a new microtrend we’re claiming to have named.

For links from today’s episode, including shopping recommendations from the hosts and show notes, visit ⁠⁠⁠covered.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠Covered is hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ruby Redstone⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Natalie Brennan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Ruby Redstone is a writer and fashion historian. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Old Fashioned⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, examines the history of dress and personal style. Natalie Brennan is a writer and podcast producer, interested in the intersection of history and culture. Her newsletter,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ISO⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, looks at style through the lens of yearning and desire.