Show Notes
Come on a wild ride with Dr Karen Mailley as she talks to fashion historian Dr Casci Ritchie about all things Prince and fandom. This extra long podcast covers Casci's PhD journey from starting at Galashiels, to working shifts at Lush to help support her academic career writing and researching Prince's fashion, music, legacy and the difficulties of studying a complex individual.
It was wonderful talking to Casci, and this episode is a vastly edited version from the 3 hours we recorded! We both like to chat.
Dr Casci Ritchie is a fashion and cultural historian, writer, and educator. She was recently awarded her doctorate for her thesis titled “(Un)dressing the Love Symbol: The Life, Death, and Legacy of Prince’s Wardrobe,” which explores the cultural influences, materiality, labor processes, afterlives, and affective legacies of the musician. She has published her research widely in journals including Critical Studies in Men’s Fashion and Queer Studies in Popular Culture. Her book, On His Royal Badness: The Life and Legacy of Prince’s Fashion, was published in 2021. The book will be reprinted in the UK on the 3rd of September and you can get 10% off by pre-ordering now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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