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The Pulled Thread

The Pulled Thread is a podcast hosted by Olivia Aylmer and Abby Mitchell. Each episode, we pull on the threads of our favorite fashion moments to unravel the human stories behind the clothes.

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Episode 6: The Man in Blue

Episode 6: The Man in Blue

On this episode, we reflect on the legendary life of the late and beloved Bill Cunningham, the great chronicler of stree... Read more

22 Aug 2016

12mins

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(Sub)Cultural Appropriation: The Beats, 1950s

(Sub)Cultural Appropriation: The Beats, 1950s

This episode (the third and last in our series on appropriation of subcultural style) explores the complicated history o... Read more

24 Jun 2016

28mins

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A Brief History of Denim

A Brief History of Denim

In this episode (our second Fashion Field Trip), inspired by the Fashion Institute of Technology’s exhibit, “Denim: Fash... Read more

16 May 2016

20mins

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(Sub)Cultural Appropriation: Punk, 1970s

(Sub)Cultural Appropriation: Punk, 1970s

The third episode in our series on appropriation within the fashion industry focuses on the origins of punk culture in 1... Read more

4 Apr 2016

38mins

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Jacqueline de Ribes

Jacqueline de Ribes

This episode centers on the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum’s exhibit, “Jacqueline de Ribes: The Art of Sty... Read more

29 Feb 2016

19mins

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(Sub)Cultural Appropriation: Grunge, 1990s

(Sub)Cultural Appropriation: Grunge, 1990s

Episode 1 of a 3-part series about appropriation in the fashion industry. First: the story of a subculture that ultimate... Read more

8 Feb 2016

28mins

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Introducing: The Pulled Thread

Introducing: The Pulled Thread

The Pulled Thread is a new podcast hosted by Olivia Aylmer and Abby Mitchell. Each episode, we’ll pull on the threads of... Read more

2 Feb 2016

3mins

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