This week do we have a treat for YOU! Whether you're planning a wedding, or it's the last thing on your mind... this one is sure to be fascinating. We brought on Ilana Winter who is a Fashion & Visual Culture Scholar to talk all about the historical and socio economical history of the wedding dress! We learn soooo much and we hope you do too! Ilana gave us some great resources during our chat so we wanted to make sure you got those as well:
The Books she referenced!
Cinderella Dreams: The Allure of the Lavish Wedding
Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness
-The author's IG handle is @aestheticsofjoy and is definitely a fun one to follow. All Dressed in White: The Irresistible Rise of the American Wedding
Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
Her Huffington Post article
The Art History timeline published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Faux Fiance
Instagram accounts she recommends:
@lohobride
@aestheticsofjoy
@nyucostumestudies
@documenting_fashion
@cortanabrides
