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
Couldn’t get a better fortune today than this one. Details to come.
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Couldn’t get a better fortune today than this one. Details to come.
No kings in NYC
October 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
No kings in NYC
Second maybe only to Katherine Hepburn, Diane Keaton was not only a great actress but one who showed millions of people that a woman can be intelligent, powerful, funny, beautiful, and sexy, all while wearing pants and a tie (not to mention her superb hat game). RIP, you will be missed.
October 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Second maybe only to Katherine Hepburn, Diane Keaton was not only a great actress but one who showed millions of people that a woman can be intelligent, powerful, funny, beautiful, and sexy, all while wearing pants and a tie (not to mention her superb hat game). RIP, you will be missed.
Roosevelt thought that fashion serve as a way to convey political messages and to empower women. In her clothes and outfits, as well as her actions she transformed the office of the First Lady and paved the way for those after her. Happy Birthday Mrs. Roosevelt./end
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Roosevelt thought that fashion serve as a way to convey political messages and to empower women. In her clothes and outfits, as well as her actions she transformed the office of the First Lady and paved the way for those after her. Happy Birthday Mrs. Roosevelt./end
As part of her activities in the organization, Roosevelt played an important role in bringing attention to American designers, especially during the war years, by sponsoring events like "Fashion Futures" runway show that would later become NYFW./6
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
As part of her activities in the organization, Roosevelt played an important role in bringing attention to American designers, especially during the war years, by sponsoring events like "Fashion Futures" runway show that would later become NYFW./6
Roosevelt was also one of the founders of #TheFashionGroup, an organization of and for women in the industry that sought to promote women and American design./5
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Roosevelt was also one of the founders of #TheFashionGroup, an organization of and for women in the industry that sought to promote women and American design./5
In particular, Roosevelt had a warm friendship with Martha Van Rensselaer and Flora Rose, the co-founders of Cornell School of Home Economics that prepared women for jobs in the industry. She even modeled her inauguration dress in order to raise funds for the school./4
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
In particular, Roosevelt had a warm friendship with Martha Van Rensselaer and Flora Rose, the co-founders of Cornell School of Home Economics that prepared women for jobs in the industry. She even modeled her inauguration dress in order to raise funds for the school./4
Roosevelt cultivated personal relationships with designers and insiders in the industry, seeing fashion as a profession suitable for the economically independent modern woman. She even published an article in #Vogue, calling for young women to develop careers in fashion./3
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Roosevelt cultivated personal relationships with designers and insiders in the industry, seeing fashion as a profession suitable for the economically independent modern woman. She even published an article in #Vogue, calling for young women to develop careers in fashion./3
Although she is not the first FLOTUS to come to mind on this issue, she was a fashion-savvy woman, who enjoyed playing with clothes and fashion./2
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Although she is not the first FLOTUS to come to mind on this issue, she was a fashion-savvy woman, who enjoyed playing with clothes and fashion./2
Since it is Eleanor Roosevelt's birthday today, this is a good time to look at this unsung fashion icon and her role in promoting American fashion and her very interesting relationship with the industry. A 🧵/1
October 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Since it is Eleanor Roosevelt's birthday today, this is a good time to look at this unsung fashion icon and her role in promoting American fashion and her very interesting relationship with the industry. A 🧵/1
The more I read and write about the theater, I realize how powerful this art form is. And tonight, during Sunday in the Park with George was a great reminder of that. Just the message I needed to hear
September 28, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The more I read and write about the theater, I realize how powerful this art form is. And tonight, during Sunday in the Park with George was a great reminder of that. Just the message I needed to hear
105 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified after a long struggle by women. 50 years ago, women marched in the streets of DC to ratify another amendment - the ERA. Let's hope that next year we wouldn't have to fight again for what we already have. Happy Women's Equity Day!
August 26, 2025 at 3:10 PM
105 years ago, the 19th Amendment was ratified after a long struggle by women. 50 years ago, women marched in the streets of DC to ratify another amendment - the ERA. Let's hope that next year we wouldn't have to fight again for what we already have. Happy Women's Equity Day!
And just like Hamilton, which captured the political moment of the Obama administration, promoting a vision for a more just, equitable America and giving voice to marginalized people, Pins and Needles also gave a voice for working-people, promoting a vision for a more democratic America./5
August 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
And just like Hamilton, which captured the political moment of the Obama administration, promoting a vision for a more just, equitable America and giving voice to marginalized people, Pins and Needles also gave a voice for working-people, promoting a vision for a more democratic America./5
Pins and Needles were the first command performance to be performed at the White History, and like Hamilton which claimed Michelle Obama as one of its greatest fans, Pins and Needles had Eleanor Roosevelt, who was instrumental in bringing the show to the executive mansion./4
August 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Pins and Needles were the first command performance to be performed at the White History, and like Hamilton which claimed Michelle Obama as one of its greatest fans, Pins and Needles had Eleanor Roosevelt, who was instrumental in bringing the show to the executive mansion./4
Like Hamilton, which had a diverse cast offering a different take on the story, the cast of Pins and Needles was also racially diverse and challenged conventions, featuring garment workers without professional experience that sang about their own experiences at the shops/ 2
August 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Like Hamilton, which had a diverse cast offering a different take on the story, the cast of Pins and Needles was also racially diverse and challenged conventions, featuring garment workers without professional experience that sang about their own experiences at the shops/ 2
Hay @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social,
Look what came in the mail. Can’t wait to dig in
Look what came in the mail. Can’t wait to dig in
August 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Hay @lportwoodstacer.bsky.social,
Look what came in the mail. Can’t wait to dig in
Look what came in the mail. Can’t wait to dig in
Cleveland will always be Superman’s town
August 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Cleveland will always be Superman’s town
Visiting the #Worth exhibit is like going through Bertha Russell’s closet. (And there was even a reference to the show!). Wonderful exhibit, see it if you are in Paris
July 27, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Visiting the #Worth exhibit is like going through Bertha Russell’s closet. (And there was even a reference to the show!). Wonderful exhibit, see it if you are in Paris
Cleveland does what Cleveland knows best. Nothing like the city coming together to celebrate its heroes.
July 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Cleveland does what Cleveland knows best. Nothing like the city coming together to celebrate its heroes.
Very proud to get this very small credit line #TheGildedAge
June 23, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Very proud to get this very small credit line #TheGildedAge
No kings in Chicago
June 14, 2025 at 6:43 PM
No kings in Chicago
However, as the recent adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck shows, theater still have a place today in offering a critique and being a voice against fascism. It shows not only the role of good journalism, but that art can make a difference. I for one, look forward to seeing it. /end
June 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
However, as the recent adaptation of Good Night, and Good Luck shows, theater still have a place today in offering a critique and being a voice against fascism. It shows not only the role of good journalism, but that art can make a difference. I for one, look forward to seeing it. /end
These plays also caused the FTP to become a target for Marin Dies, a precursor to McCarthy who established and headed the Special House Committee for Un-American Activities. /8
June 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
These plays also caused the FTP to become a target for Marin Dies, a precursor to McCarthy who established and headed the Special House Committee for Un-American Activities. /8
In plays like Third of a Nation, Liberty Differed and It Can’t Happen Here, the FTP highlighted the voices of the marginalized and argued for action and justice around housing, segregation, and economic and environmental justice/7
June 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
In plays like Third of a Nation, Liberty Differed and It Can’t Happen Here, the FTP highlighted the voices of the marginalized and argued for action and justice around housing, segregation, and economic and environmental justice/7
Led by Hallie Flanagan, the FTP was one of the places where racial integration was not only promoted but encourage. It popularized the Live Newspapers genre, which were plays that provided commentary on the pressing social issues of the day. /6
June 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Led by Hallie Flanagan, the FTP was one of the places where racial integration was not only promoted but encourage. It popularized the Live Newspapers genre, which were plays that provided commentary on the pressing social issues of the day. /6