VIDEOS
Glamour Video Series — “Would They Wear That?”
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes from Miriam 'Midge' Maisel's wardrobe—including daywear, evening wear, and resort wear. She also explains the evolution of each layer of the iconic styles of dress from 1958 to 1960.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes worn by Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan in the Baz Luhrmann movie, The Great Gatsby. Raissa analyzes Gatsby's famous pink suit alongside Daisy's crystal drop party dress, breaking them down, layer-by-layer.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes from HBO's The Gilded Age. Watch as Raissa breaks down every facet of Bertha Russell and Agnes van Rhijn's wardrobes including afternoon wear, undergarments, ballgowns and makeup.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes in ITV's hit series Downton Abbey. Lady Sybil, Mary, and Edith Crawley are depicted in various manner of dress throughout the series, but how realistic are these representations really?
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes from the hit movie "A League of Their Own." Just how close were the Rockford Peaches' uniforms to the real thing?
Our favorite fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the wardrobes from main characters Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams). She explains the evolution of each layer of the iconic styles of dress from the 1940s along with the advent of the teenager.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes in Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton. She analyzes the British Regency era that the show is set in and the costumes of the main characters Daphne, Simon (Duke of Hastings), Penelope, and Queen Charlotte. She also explains the evolution of each layer of the iconic styles of dress from 1811 to 1820.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes in Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit. She analyzes every aspect of Elizabeth Harmon's wardrobe from high school to adulthood. She also explains the evolution of each layer of the iconic styles of dress from the 1950s to the 1960s.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes of the royal family in Netflix's The Crown. She analyzes every aspect of the wardrobes of three royals; Queen Elizabeth, Princess Margaret, and Princess Diana. She also explains the evolution of each layer of historical dress from Princess Elizabeth's 1947 wedding gown to Princess Diana's 1981 wedding gown.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of costumes and wardrobe in the hit drama musical film Moulin Rouge. She analyzes how Director Baz Luhrmann and costume designers Catherine Martin and Angus Strathie created a mashup between the fashions of the turn of the 20th century with the turn of the 21st century.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of costumes and wardrobe in the hit TV drama Mad Men. Raissa explores how costume designer Janie Bryant created iconic styles for leading ladies Betty Draper, Joan Holloway, and Peggy Olson through a specific formula of silhouette and color palettes.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes and wardrobe in the musical film Grease. She analyzes the clothes of Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko and explains every layer of historical dress from 1958 teens, from petticoats to hair clips and shoes to hairstyles.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes in Disney's Snow White and The Seven Dwarves. She analyzes the dresses of Snow White and The Evil Queen, and explains every layer of historical dress from German 16th century women and royalty, from undergarments and busks to the their shoes and jewelry.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic. She analyzes Rose Dewitt Bukater's white suit and dinner dresses, and explains every layer of historical dress from 1910s high society, from undergarments and corset to the her shoes and jewelry.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes in Disney's The Princess and The Frog. She analyzes Tiana's streetcar outfit and her princess dress, and explains every layer of historical dress from 1920s New Orleans, from stocking and slip to jewelry and tiara.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes worn by Riley Keough in the Fleetwood Mac-inspired series, Daisy Jones & The Six. Raissa analyzes Daisy's casual bell-bottom outfits as well as her concert looks that pay homage to the Stevie Nicks, breaking them down, layer-by-layer.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of Elsa and Anna's costumes in Disney's Frozen. She analyzes Elsa's coronation dress and Anna's trading post outfit, and explains every layer of historical dress from 1840s Norway, from chemise and petticoats to crown and cape.
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks the historical accuracy of the costumes worn by Ben Affleck, Viola Davis & more in the Nike-inspired film, "Air." Raissa analyzes Affleck's tracksuit costumes as well as the infamous Air Jordans in the movie, to the sunglasses that pay homage to the Nike CEO Phil Knight, breaking them down, layer-by-layer.
Vanity Fair Video Series — “Expert Reviews”
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña fact checks fashion scenes and iconic costumes from movies and television including Funny Face, American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, Coco Before Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Sabrina, Ocean's 8, and The Women, and analyzes their probability, craft, and execution.
Museum of Modern Art — “UNIQLO ArtSpeaks”
Fashion historian Raissa Bretaña examines Frida Kahlo’s 1940 "Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair" and how Kahlo used her knowledge of fashion to express grief over her divorce from artist Diego Rivera. In MoMA’s ArtSpeaks program, we invite staff members, artists, and special guests to share personal impressions of an artwork in the galleries.
Glamour Video Series — “Beauty Back to the Future”
Stef at Glamour tries some of the most iconic looks from the 1950s with the help of Raissa Bretaña, a New York City-based fashion historian. With the help of Destinee Cushing of Vinspire, they recreate the The New Look, The Collegiate Look, The Overnight Look, The Starlet Look, and The American Sportswear Look.
A Thousand Words (Turner Classic Movies) — “How Fashion History Connects to Spencer”
In our first episode of 'A Thousand Words', we break down fashion history as it relates to classic cinema to modern hits like Pablo Larraín's 'Spencer' starring Oscar nominee Kristen Stewart. Host Alicia Malone sits down with fashion historian Raissa Bretaña to examine the intersection of fashion and cinema across the decades.