PODCASTS
Dressed: The History of Fashion Podcast — “Styling the American Suffragist, an interview with Raissa Bretaña”
June 4, 2019 – Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment. In gratitude to the American women who fought for the right to vote, we speak to Raissa Bretaña about the relationship between fashion and the 20th century suffrage movement.
Dressed: The History of Fashion Podcast — “A Brief History of Shoes, an interview with Raissa Bretaña”
May 17, 2022 – Join us this week for a long overdue exploration of the history of women’s shoes. Raissa Bretaña joins us again to chat about the process of writing her first book and also the history of women’s footwear from 1700 until today.
Art Matters Podcast (Art UK) — “Fashion From the Canvas to the Silver Screen”
May 5, 2020 – So much of our visual understanding of history comes from art. It's how we know the way historical figures and places looked, how people used items in context, and so much more. It's no wonder that art history can also play an important role in costume design. Raissa Bretaña tells us how costume designers look to art history to inspire the fashions for films set across history.
The Plot Thickens Podcast (Turner Classic Movies) — Season 3: Lucy, Episode 2: “New York City”
October 19, 2021 – Lucy heads back to Broadway where she meets her first girl boss: fashion baroness Hattie Carnegie, who hires Lucy to model coats and dresses for New York high society. But a mysterious ailment sends Lucy home to Jamestown, followed by a bizarre medical treatment. Still determined to make it in the big city, Lucy returns to Manhattan once more and is discovered on the streets, landing the role that would kickstart her career.
MUBI Podcast — Season 3: Tailor Made, Episode 1: “Breathless—Jean Seberg & Jean-Luc Godard Dress Down Film and Fashion”
January 25, 2024 – In 1959, a brash critic-turned-filmmaker named Jean-Luc Godard cast movie star Jean Seberg in his first film, Breathless. You probably know it revolutionized movies, but it also had a big impact on fashion, onscreen and off—by seeming like it wasn’t even trying. With the help of historians and critics, host Rico Gagliano decodes Seberg’s “French Girl” style.
MUBI Podcast — Season 5: Tailor Made, Episode 4: “Sofia Coppola—from Virgin Suicides to Priscilla”
February 22, 2024 – There’s maybe no working filmmaker more associated with film fashion than Sofia Coppola. But in this brief history of her super stylish body of work, we figure out the thematic stitching inside those perfect fits. Host Rico Gagliano talks with Coppola, her brother (and collaborator) Roman, and her award-winning costume designers past and present, to learn how the director depicts her characters’ search for identity in beautiful, difficult worlds.
Talking Fashion Podcast — “Talking Fashion History, Costume Accuracy & Old Hollywood Glamour with Raissa Bretaña”
April 25, 2025 – Fashion historian, educator, and author Raissa Bretana joins Georgia Makely on Talking Fashion for a glamorous, detail-rich conversation on the intersection of costume, history, and storytelling. Known for her sharp eye and deep knowledge of historical dress, Raissa discusses the art and nuance of costume accuracy in film, her book Moxie, and her lifelong love of Old Hollywood glamour. They dive into Raissa’s personal vintage collection, the research that fuels her creative work, and how garments can carry stories across time. Whether you're a fashion lover, film buff, or fascinated by the legacy of style, this episode offers a cinematic journey through fashion history, personal expression, and timeless inspiration.