• Dress Up and Life Will Provide the Occasion

  • May 15 2022
  • Length: 32 mins
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Dress Up and Life Will Provide the Occasion

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  • In this episode, host Ben Hartley explores the world of fashion. Starting the episode, we hear from designer Anna Sui, senior critic-at-large for Washington Post Robin Givhan, fashion historian Dr. Valerie Steele, and fashion director & chief fashion critic at The New York Times Vanessa Friedman, as they share their thoughts on what fashion means to them. Later on, Elizabeth Semmelhack, the director and senior curator of the Bata Shoe Museum, discusses the history and culture of footwear. After, costume designer Raven Ong shares his experience designing costumes for shows in the Philippines and how he later brought his love for color to his work in the United States. Finally, we finish this episode with not one but TWO National Arts Club member profiles. First, Nina Urban tells us about her passion for dressing up. And lastly, co-chair of the fashion committee David Zyla tells us about his love for design.

    For more information about our featured guests:

    • Learn more about Anna Sui
    • Learn more about Robin Givhan
    • Learn more about Dr. Valerie Steele
    • Learn more about Vanessa Friedman
    • Learn more about The Bata Shoe Museum
    • Learn more about Raven Ong
    • Learn more about David Zyla
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