The Costumiers
Hosted by Penny Sanford and Lucy Hutchcraft, this series explores the world of costume; including film, historical dress, the arts industry, fashion and live performance. Episodes cover a range of topics associated with costume and 'dressing up' which we hope will educate, inspire and entertain.
The Costumiers
Episode 3: Pain for Pleasure
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In this episode we explore the painful and dangerous aspects of clothing causing discomfort, disease and often death. Victorian frocks laden with arsenic, bone-crushing corsets, historical hair removal and traditional Chinese foot binding are all discussed in this episode. Take a listen, if you can stomach it...