During our annual winter hiatus, we bring you some of our favorite episodes from Dressed's back catalog of more than 500 shows including this 2020 conversation about how the ballerina has inspired many a fashion designer. Dance and fashion have long had a symbiotic relationship, and this week we speak to Patricia Mears about her sublimely beautiful exhibition which highlights the mutual love affair between ballet and high style.Recommended reading:• Mears, Patricia et al. Ballerina: Fashion's Modern Muse. New York: Vendome Press, 2019.• Clip from the Red Shoes (1948): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktv3-1JTspc.Want more Dressed: The History of Fashion? Our website and classesOur InstagramOur bookshelf with over 150 of our favorite fashion history titlesListen ad free here!Our Sponsors:* Check out Acorns: https://acorns.com/DRESSED* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code DRESSED for a great deal: https://happymammoth.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dressed-the-history-of-fashion/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy