Dressed: The History of Fashion

Supreme Glamour, an Interview with Mary Wilson (Dressed Classic)

Dressed: The History of Fashion

Show Notes

To celebrate our 100th episode in 2020, we were joined by the one and only Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes and author of the book Supreme Glamour. Ms. Wilson joined us to discuss the integral role that fashion--and supreme glamour--played in the success of one of the greatest singing trios of all time.

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