pop in

Quick Looks. Big Stories.

pop-in

The pop-in series, hosted by student journalist Ceara Burden, offers engaging short videos that bring The Fashion Archive’s collection to life. Each episode highlights a unique object, revealing its history, significance, and surprising stories in a fresh, accessible way. Designed to spark curiosity and connect audiences with the collection, the series showcases how even a single piece can open windows into culture, technology, and creativity.

Focus: Introduction
Focus: Miss Henrietta Thompson, the first curator of the collection
Focus: Judith Leiber, handbag designer extraordinaire
Focus: The Glitz & Glam of Ninette Griffin, the first fashion coordinator for Alabama-based Loveman’s department stores.
Focus: Fashion and the Art of Pochoir
Focus: Suzy Perette – A Fast Fashion brand from the late 1940s⁣
Focus: Comer Collection of European Textiles⁣
Focus: Victorian Hair Work – Jewelry and Art Made from Human Hair⁣
Focus: 1960s Wrangler Jeans printed with images of The Beatles (𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘣𝘶𝘮)⁣⁣
Focus: Works Program Administration (WPA) – Milwaukee Handicraft Project
Focus: Karl Lagerfeld
Focus: Coach Paul ‘Bear” Bryant – Fashion Stylist
Focus: The Official UA Tartan – We Are Crimson