S1 E10 Identifying Vintage Fashion with Amanda Samuel

You use them every day. But how much do you actually know about the zipper? Vintage fashion expert Amanda Samuel joins You Know Too Much to unravel the surprisingly complicated history hiding inside one of the most ordinary objects in your closet. From the scandal surrounding women’s clothing and early fasteners to the tiny details that can help date a vintage garment, Amanda takes us through the evolution of the zipper and explains why finding a modern zipper on an older dress doesn’t necessarily mean you’ve discovered a fake. Sometimes, it just means the garment has a story. Along the way, we get into fashion history, vintage clothing, invisible zippers, garment alterations, and the strange ways everyday objects can reveal how society has changed. Because once you know too much about zippers, you’ll never look at your clothes the same way again. Subscribe for more strange histories, unexpected facts, and fascinating stories hiding in plain sight. ABOUT YOU KNOW TOO MUCH You Know Too Much is the podcast for curious people who love discovering the fascinating stories behind the things we think we already understand. Hosted by Eva McCloskey and Pamala Buzick Kim. HASHTAGS #YouKnowTooMuch #AmandaSamuel #VintageFashion #FashionHistory #ZipperHistory #VintageClothing #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #FashionPodcast #DidYouKnow