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Come Get Dressed with Us in New York City!

October 17, 2025·20 min·1 clip

Cassie and April unveil a private tour of the Metropolitan Opera's costume shops, a first-time offering for listeners.

This episode is a special announcement from fashion historians and hosts Cassidy Zachary and April Calahan about their upcoming in-person tours. They are inviting listeners to join them for exclusive fashion history experiences in New York City from December 3rd through 5th. Day one of the tour is spent entirely at the Fashion Institute of Technology, the hosts' alma mater. Attendees will have a hands-on visit to the Museum at FIT's study collection, handling garments and accessories dating back to the 19th century. The day includes a visit to FIT Special Collections to view rare fashion plates, designer sketches, and magazines. A private tour of the Museum at FIT's "Dress, Dreams, and Desire" exhibition is also featured, with potential appearances by curator Dr. Valerie Steele and past guest Raisa Britannia. Day two begins with a curator-led tour of the "New York Sari" exhibition at the New York Historical Society. Travelers get time to explore other exhibitions like "The Gay Renaissance" or the Tiffany Gallery. The afternoon offers exclusive access to the Metropolitan Opera, including private tours of the opera house and a costume exhibition. Guests will visit working costume shops and hear a talk from the Met's current artist-in-residence, Clint Ramos. Day three is a half-day afternoon tour at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Cassidy Zachary leads a 120-minute tour exploring fashionable artworks, from ancient Egyptian beauty rituals to Renaissance fashionistas. This is followed by a private object viewing session at the museum's Antonio Ratti Textile Center, which houses over 36,000 pieces. The hosts note the FIT day and the new Opera day are expected to sell out quickly. The hosts express intense gratitude for the Metropolitan Opera's unprecedented access, which is not available to the general public. They emphasize that even New York City residents would find this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The tone is enthusiastic, promotional, and conversational, directly addressing the listener as a potential traveler. This episode is ideal for dedicated listeners of the podcast and fashion history enthusiasts living in or able to travel to New York. Listeners with no interest in in-person events or travel to New York City would likely skip this announcement.

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