In this episode, we introduce the concept of whimsimod to explain the recent trend of pattern-printed and adorably tailored fashion among sensitive indie starlets and Instagram baddies alike. In the process of unpacking this polished yet playful re-envisioning of femininity, we discuss the aesthetic shift from “kiki” to “bouba” over the past year, the history of girly youth diffusion lines like RED Valentino and Blugirl, the current hemline crisis and the accompanying novelty hosiery movement, seminal lady designers including Carolina Herrera and Kate Spade, and more. We also provide a forensic cultural history of the polka dot throughout the decades.
Links:
“The Power Of Two Claires: Miss Claire Sullivan Talks Designing Clairo’s Grammys Look” — Nylon
“Reflections of Clairo” by Clairo — Byline
beabadoobee — “Beaches” Jimmy Kimmel Live performance on YouTube
beabadoobee slayful Getty Image
Patternalia: An Unconventional History of Polka Dots, Stripes, Plaid, Camouflage, & Other Graphic Patterns by Jude Stewart
“The Polka Dot’s Past Is Weirder Than You Think” by Nancy MacDonell — The Wall Street Journal
Blondita, Lauren Perrin, Ben Doctor, Lucila Safdie
TJ Maxx psychosis monologue TikTok (?)
Miu Miu Fall 2023 Ready-to-Wear Collection — Vogue Runway
Addison Rae’s polka dot catsuit by Miss Claire Sullivan at Coachella
Addison Rae Vogue France cover story
Disney Channel’s Former Costume Designer Doesn’t Get the Y2K Resurgence Either — Vogue
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