History in the Wild

I love to find contemporary relevance for my research nuggets, and publish in formats non-historians might actually read. I’ve found some crazy things in the archives for my second book—so stay tuned for more like this!

“Some Deeply Odd Gilded Age Costume Ideas for Met Gala Attendees Who are Feeling Brave,” Slate.com (April 30, 2022).

Co-author Jacob Steere-Williams, “Trump’s Outrageous Suggestion Comes with a Dark History,” CNN Opinion (April 26, 2020).

“Why Marie Kondo’s Netflix show won’t actually change us,”CNN Opinion, (Feb 4, 2019).

“When Cardigans were Battle Wear,” racked.com (October 3, 2017.

“How Subversive Artists Made Thrift-shopping Cool,” theconversation.com (Aug 15, 2017).

History of Dress and Fashion Contributor, smithsonianmag.com. Smithsonian author page.