14 Best Fashion History Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

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With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear. more

A fashion history podcast celebrating the past and present contributions of black people around the world to the fashion industry. It's black history, but make it fashion! Hosted by Taniqua Martin. more

Haptic & Hue's Tales of Textiles explores the way in which cloth speaks to us and the impact it has on our lives. It looks at the different light textiles cast on the story of humanity. It thinks about the skills that go into constructing it and what it means to the people who use it. more

A podcast all about historic needlework and those who stitched it, hosted by your local historic needlework expert, Isabella Rosner. more

Discovering the history of our crafts and the people who brought them to life.

The Museum at FIT's Fashion Culture podcast provides new perspectives on the history, impact, and evolution of fashion. more

You can't go naked right? Nicole Briggs explores those wardrobe decisions we make everyday and educates, empowers and entertains culturally through fashion history, business and style trends. Nicole is a creative bridge builder with a mission to elevate marginalized voices and individuals.Visit Nicole's store!: https://shopjiyu.com/Or say something nice!: ****@gmail.com more

Three vain friends dive into the history of fads, fashion icons, & beauty standards trying to figure out how we got here & why we care so damn much? more

Welcome back to the Cloth Cultures podcast series. For season 3, Amber Butchart speaks to some of the artists and curators who are exhibiting at the British Textile Biennial throughout October this year, 2023. Tune in to hear discussions focussing on some of the most pressing issues facing the textile industries, and its history and legacy today, from textile waste imperialism to regenerative fashion, and even the links between the depiction of witchcraft and weaving. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Part film history, part cultural critique, and heavy with bejeweled gowns, the podcast dives into the intersections between fame, glamour, fashion, and film. And the role they have played in constructing and influencing American culture throughout the last 100 years. more

We document and discuss all things luxury. The history of the world's most influential fashion houses, brands and tastemakers and how up and coming names are shaping the sector. We discuss leaders in the space and introduce you to best in breed lesser known innovators, whilst helping you to consume more mindfully. Here at Superluxe quality is always better than quantity, so join us as we explore the brands, designers, curators and artisans bringing more beauty to our world. Catch us on YouTube, Tik Tok and Instagram @Superluxesource more

The Threads of History with Theodore Alexander History is not a list of dates, it's a collection of lives, habits, clothes , customs , and quiet revolutions. The Threads of History explores the past through the lens of clothing, style, and personal presentation, pulling on the overlooked details that connect fashion, grooming, and appearance to power, identity, and social change. From the cut of a coat to the tying of a cravat, each episode traces how what people wore and how they presented themselves shaped the world around them. From fashion and etiquette to masculinity, class, and cultural transformation, this podcast asks not just what happened , but how it was worn and why it mattered then, and still matters now. Thoughtful, narrative-driven, and human at its core, The Threads of History is for curious minds who enjoy slowing down, looking closer, and discovering how the past still lives in the seams of the present. I'm your host, Theodore Alexander , and you're listening to The Threads of History . more

The Fashion Archivist Podcast, hosted by Freya Roski, explores fashion through research, conversation, and archival material. Each episode combines interviews, monologues, and deep dives with previously unseen or unheard material to examine how fashion knowledge is formed, shared, and interpreted today. The series looks at the people, ideas, and systems that shape contemporary fashion; across design, media, retail, image-making, and culture. Follow us on Instagram: @roskiyard Become a Substack subscriber: https://thefashionarchivist.substack.com/ About the podcast: www.roskiyard.com/fashion-archivist Send us questions and requests at ****@roskiyard.com more