Fashion illustrations, caricatures, and fashion plates formed the backbone of fashion advertising before photography dominated the industry. These artistic expressions showcase the evolution of how fashion was communicated and marketed to audiences throughout history. Email us at magnifiquepod@gmail.com with suggestions for future episodes. Follow our links and social media to see examples of historical fashion illustrations from artists like Paul Iribe and George Barbier. Support the show
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Fashion illustrations, caricatures, and fashion plates formed the backbone of fashion advertising before photography dominated the industry. These artistic expressions showcase the evolution of how fashion was communicated and marketed to audiences throughout history. Email us at magnifiquepod@gmail.com with suggestions for future episodes. Follow our links and social media to see examples of historical fashion illustrations from artists like Paul Iribe and George Barbier. Support the show
Episode 25 - Fashion's Political Battleground: The Zoot Suit Story
The Magnifique Podcast
26 minutes
4 months ago
Episode 25 - Fashion's Political Battleground: The Zoot Suit Story
The Zoot Suit represents a powerful intersection of fashion, cultural identity, and political resistance in American history. From its origins in Harlem to its role in the 1943 riots, this distinctive garment tells a complex story of self-expression, racial tension, and the criminalization of style. Sources; Wikipedia Smithsonian Mag PBS National WWII Museum LA Times Support the show
The Magnifique Podcast
Fashion illustrations, caricatures, and fashion plates formed the backbone of fashion advertising before photography dominated the industry. These artistic expressions showcase the evolution of how fashion was communicated and marketed to audiences throughout history. Email us at magnifiquepod@gmail.com with suggestions for future episodes. Follow our links and social media to see examples of historical fashion illustrations from artists like Paul Iribe and George Barbier. Support the show
