Einav Rabinovitch-Fox
@einavrfox.bsky.social
Historian. Curator. Writer. Looking at connections between culture and politics. Especially fashion. Author of Dressed for Freedom. Principal Editor of Dress. www.einavrabinovitchfox.com
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Very proud to get this very small credit line #TheGildedAge
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The pattern was designed by a Minneapolis yarn store. All sales are going to local immigrant aid organizations. They've raised over $125,000 (!!!) since the knitting pattern was posted a few days ago.
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Melt the ICE Hat pattern by YarnCultMN
In the 1940’s, Norwegians made and wore red pointed hats with a tassel as a form of visual protest against Nazi occupation of their country. Within two years, the Nazis made these protest hats illegal...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The pattern was designed by a Minneapolis yarn store. All sales are going to local immigrant aid organizations. They've raised over $125,000 (!!!) since the knitting pattern was posted a few days ago.
👏That's👏community👏action👏
👏That's👏community👏action👏
I can’t participate #HATM tonight but I will just say to Jason’s question my favorite Bond is Connery, partly because he is the best dressed Bond. The tux is important to building the character no less than the props. Here is something I wrote about it: www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/06/comm...
Common Threads: The Rebellious History of the Tuxedo | The Saturday Evening Post
Today, the suit symbolizes the power of tradition and institutions. But the tuxedo had much more mutinous beginnings.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:01 AM
I can’t participate #HATM tonight but I will just say to Jason’s question my favorite Bond is Connery, partly because he is the best dressed Bond. The tux is important to building the character no less than the props. Here is something I wrote about it: www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/06/comm...
I remained convinced that the reason people are still reluctant to call what we see fascism is because we can only visually recognize it in black and white. I hope these kind of juxtapositions would help.
January 25, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I remained convinced that the reason people are still reluctant to call what we see fascism is because we can only visually recognize it in black and white. I hope these kind of juxtapositions would help.
A great thread for a snowy Sunday, and as always an honor to be included
Extreme & dangerous ice out there, & a nasty winter storm too, so stay in with all the great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books in my 260th #ScholarSunday thread. Add more below, share widely, & stay warm & safe, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 260 (1/25/26) – Black and White and Read All Over
Extreme & dangerous ice out there, & a nasty winter storm too, so stay in with all the great public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books (well, those you can pre-order!) in my 260th #S...
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January 25, 2026 at 3:27 PM
A great thread for a snowy Sunday, and as always an honor to be included
Apparently Governor Spanberger read some of my articles about suffrage fashion.
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Virginia tradition calls for morning suits at an inauguration. But Spanberger switched things up
Virginia’s governors traditionally wear morning suits for their inaugurations. But for her swearing-in on Saturday, Gov.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Apparently Governor Spanberger read some of my articles about suffrage fashion.
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In the midst of all the talk about Greenland and the tariffs, my latest for #CommonThreads at @satevepost.bsky.social on how ordinary citizens protested the Japanese occupation in WWII. Check it out. 🗃
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/comm...
Common Threads: When Cotton Stockings Helped Win the War | The Saturday Evening Post
In the 1930s, Americans turned consumption into a powerful tool to fight fascism, initiating a boycott campaign on Japanese silk.
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January 19, 2026 at 6:22 PM
In the midst of all the talk about Greenland and the tariffs, my latest for #CommonThreads at @satevepost.bsky.social on how ordinary citizens protested the Japanese occupation in WWII. Check it out. 🗃
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/comm...
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The boycott against Japanese silk and silk stockings during World War II demonstrated that women were not just passive consumers but rather active agents who could enlist their influence against the Japanese Empire.
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/comm...
Common Threads: When Cotton Stockings Helped Win the War | The Saturday Evening Post
In the 1930s, Americans turned consumption into a powerful tool to fight fascism, initiating a boycott campaign on Japanese silk.
www.saturdayeveningpost.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:03 PM
The boycott against Japanese silk and silk stockings during World War II demonstrated that women were not just passive consumers but rather active agents who could enlist their influence against the Japanese Empire.
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2026/01/comm...
Another woman politician is choosing to wear white to her inauguration. I’m sure the suffragists would approve.
I am honored to serve as the 75th Governor of Virginia.
It is with a profound sense of duty to all Virginians that I assume the Governorship and pledge myself to work tirelessly on behalf of our Commonwealth — our home.
It is with a profound sense of duty to all Virginians that I assume the Governorship and pledge myself to work tirelessly on behalf of our Commonwealth — our home.
January 17, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Another woman politician is choosing to wear white to her inauguration. I’m sure the suffragists would approve.
Looks like that once again General Winter is the best antidote to fascism.
Naaaaaaailed it
January 16, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Looks like that once again General Winter is the best antidote to fascism.
While my book focused on the left, I think there is a lot to say about the development and history of conservative fashion, especially in this moment (and it has a long history). Thank you for @huffpost.com for the opportunity to chime in www.huffpost.com/entry/maga-c...
Are You Wearing A MAGA-Coded Outfit? Here's How To Tell.
Certain brands (ahem, Tuckernuck) and clothing choices scream conservative in 2026, according to style experts.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:29 PM
While my book focused on the left, I think there is a lot to say about the development and history of conservative fashion, especially in this moment (and it has a long history). Thank you for @huffpost.com for the opportunity to chime in www.huffpost.com/entry/maga-c...
Thank you for all who showed up for the last panel of the #aha26, and especially for the conversation and companion of the wonderful @emilycontois.bsky.social and @nataliapetrzela.bsky.social
January 12, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Thank you for all who showed up for the last panel of the #aha26, and especially for the conversation and companion of the wonderful @emilycontois.bsky.social and @nataliapetrzela.bsky.social
A great thread for the new year. Check it out
There’s a lot I don’t know about what 2026 might bring, but I promise you this: the #ScholarSunday threads will continue! Here’s my 257th of public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, share widely, & enjoy! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 257 (1/4/26) – Black and White and Read All Over
There’s a lot I don’t know about what 2026 (or today) might bring, but I can promise you this: the #ScholarSunday threads will continue! Here’s my 257th of public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, ...
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January 5, 2026 at 12:12 AM
A great thread for the new year. Check it out
Socialists (and even communists) can care about fashion. A lot in fact. But somehow, it is always socialists who get the blame for wearing nice clothes...This story is as old as time, ask Clara Lemlich, she knows.
Yeah, man, socialists aren’t allowed to buy things, everyone knows this
New York Post looks normal
January 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Socialists (and even communists) can care about fashion. A lot in fact. But somehow, it is always socialists who get the blame for wearing nice clothes...This story is as old as time, ask Clara Lemlich, she knows.
Happy public domain day to all who celebrate! Exciting times for Betty Boop, the Maltese Falcon, Murder!, and a bunch of the best fashion photography seen on Vogue. check it out! 🗃️
January 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Happy public domain day to all who celebrate! Exciting times for Betty Boop, the Maltese Falcon, Murder!, and a bunch of the best fashion photography seen on Vogue. check it out! 🗃️
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As promised, here’s a year-end #ScholarSunday thread featuring some of the best public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new books, & more from throughout 2025. I really appreciate folks who shared work, their own & that of others, for this meta-thread! 🗃️
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Special Best-of-2025 #ScholarSunday Thread! – Black and White and Read All Over
As promised, here’s a year-end #ScholarSunday thread featuring some of the best public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new books, & more from throughout 2025. I really appreciate folks who...
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December 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
As promised, here’s a year-end #ScholarSunday thread featuring some of the best public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new books, & more from throughout 2025. I really appreciate folks who shared work, their own & that of others, for this meta-thread! 🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/special-best...
blackwhiteandread.com/special-best...
2025 wasn't a good year for many reasons. It started with a wrap party for a project I was working on, not knowing what will come next when my contract at my uni was up. But it ended with having a great new job, and lots of things to look forward to. Things turn around-let's hope 2026 will be better
December 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
2025 wasn't a good year for many reasons. It started with a wrap party for a project I was working on, not knowing what will come next when my contract at my uni was up. But it ended with having a great new job, and lots of things to look forward to. Things turn around-let's hope 2026 will be better
Very honored to be included in this last #ScholarSunday thread of the year, which is as always, filled with great scholarship all around.
Here it is, the final regular #ScholarSunday thread of 2025, my 255th thread of great public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, please share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 255 (12/21/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
Here it is, the final regular #ScholarSunday thread of 2025, my 255th thread of great public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. Add more below, please sha...
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December 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Very honored to be included in this last #ScholarSunday thread of the year, which is as always, filled with great scholarship all around.
It’s the holidays and what spells “holiday spirit” more than an ugly Christmas sweater. Check out my latest #CommonThreads piece for @satevepost.bsky.social and get yourself a woolen joy 🗃
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/comm...
Common Threads: The History of the Ugly Christmas Sweater | The Saturday Evening Post
Nothing says holiday cheer more than a knitted woolen with a reindeer motif, preferably in 3D and with glitter.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
It’s the holidays and what spells “holiday spirit” more than an ugly Christmas sweater. Check out my latest #CommonThreads piece for @satevepost.bsky.social and get yourself a woolen joy 🗃
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/12/comm...
Reposted by Einav Rabinovitch-Fox
We light the first Hanukkah candle this evening, but we could all use some light right now, so here’s my 254th #ScholarSunday thread of public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from last week. Add more below, share widely, & solidarity, all.🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 254 (12/14/2025) – Black and White and Read All Over
We light the first Hanukkah candle this evening, but we could all use some light right now, so here’s my super-sized 254th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episo...
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December 14, 2025 at 12:58 PM
We light the first Hanukkah candle this evening, but we could all use some light right now, so here’s my 254th #ScholarSunday thread of public scholarly writing, podcasts, new & forthcoming books from last week. Add more below, share widely, & solidarity, all.🗃️
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...
After all the turkey and the shopping, you can be thankful for @americanstudier.bsky.social's thread and treat yourself this weekend with all this great scholarship. And as always, I'm thankful for the mention.
I’m so thankful for the chance to compile & share #ScholarSunday threads of great public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books. So let’s end the holiday weekend with my 252nd! Add more below, share as widely as possible, & enjoy, all! 🗃️
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#ScholarSunday Thread 252 (11/30/25) – Black and White and Read All Over
I’m so thankful for the chance to compile & share #ScholarSunday threads of great public scholarly writing, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the past week. So let’s end the holiday weeke...
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November 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
After all the turkey and the shopping, you can be thankful for @americanstudier.bsky.social's thread and treat yourself this weekend with all this great scholarship. And as always, I'm thankful for the mention.
Only two days more to get my book #DressedForFreedom and others for 50% off!
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Take 50% off all (ALL! Including preorders!) books with code FRIDAY50 at checkout!
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#Thanksgiving #BlackFriday #CyberMonday #Sale #Books
November 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Only two days more to get my book #DressedForFreedom and others for 50% off!
It’s Black Friday, so good opportunity to repost this short piece about this day’s origins. Enjoy!
As we gear up to the holiday, here is my latest #CommonThreads piece for @satevepost.bsky.social on Black Friday, which like everything in pop culture can be traced to the Great Depression 🗃
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/11/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/11/comm...
Common Threads: The Origins of Black Friday | The Saturday Evening Post
For 100 years, retailers and politicians have made sure that Americans were primed to spend their money in the days after Thanksgiving.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:24 PM
It’s Black Friday, so good opportunity to repost this short piece about this day’s origins. Enjoy!
Great thread on Pins and Needles, the ILGWU production that is at the center of my next book. To add to Erik's, the show not only centered labor, but also provided a model on how art can have a political role in society, and how it, and especially theater, were central to the culture of unions.
This Day in Labor History: November 27, 1937. The International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU) debuted its play “Pins and Needles,” which would become the longest running musical of the 1930s. Let's talk about this moment of labor feminism meeting popular culture!
November 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Great thread on Pins and Needles, the ILGWU production that is at the center of my next book. To add to Erik's, the show not only centered labor, but also provided a model on how art can have a political role in society, and how it, and especially theater, were central to the culture of unions.
My book just turned 4, but it’s still kicking, and is also 50% off for Black Friday.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:27 AM
My book just turned 4, but it’s still kicking, and is also 50% off for Black Friday.
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=87...
www.press.uillinois.edu/books/?id=87...
As we gear up to the holiday, here is my latest #CommonThreads piece for @satevepost.bsky.social on Black Friday, which like everything in pop culture can be traced to the Great Depression 🗃
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/11/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/11/comm...
Common Threads: The Origins of Black Friday | The Saturday Evening Post
For 100 years, retailers and politicians have made sure that Americans were primed to spend their money in the days after Thanksgiving.
www.saturdayeveningpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
As we gear up to the holiday, here is my latest #CommonThreads piece for @satevepost.bsky.social on Black Friday, which like everything in pop culture can be traced to the Great Depression 🗃
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/11/comm...
www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2025/11/comm...