Explore the fascinating elements of style in Regency and Federal era clothing, inspirations, and the fashion clues that bring Jane Austen’s characters to life with Alden O’Brien, costume historian and curator of costumes and textiles for the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Museum in Washington, DC.
Episode 80 is part 1 of a 3-podcast mini-series, JANE AUSTEN ADAPTED, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the English author’s birth. Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) is beloved for her novels that capture English country life, societal norms, and romances that hinge on the quest for a financially advantageous marriage.
TIMESTAMPS
0:15 - “Jane Austen Adapted” mini-series synopsis
2:44 - Introduction to Alden O'Brien
4:30 - Alden's role at DAR Museum
7:09 - Regency and Federal era fashion
11:21 - DAR Museum Jane Austen 250th birthday exhibition
14:31 - Historical context of Regency and Federal era style
15:32 - Regency influence and relevance in contemporary fashion
27:20 - Generic Break
29:31 - Sources of fabrics and clothing products
35:10 - Empire and colonization in Regency era
45:30 - Preview of episode 81, “Jane Austen Adapted”
47:30 - Disclaimer
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