Dress & Drinks: Sage Collection | Conversations on Dress

In this episode of Dress & Drinks with host Leon Wiebers, explore the rich tapestry of American and Western fashion through the lens of the Sage Collection. Kelly Richardson, the curator and director of the Elizabeth Sage Historic Costume Collection at Indiana University Bloomington, guides us through highlights from the Glenn Close costume collection and delves into the stories behind garments like a 1943 Rosie the Riveter ensemble and couture pieces from renowned designers like Bill Blass. --------------------------------------------------------------- Our cocktail for the evening: Sage Couture Ingredients: - 2 oz bourbon - 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice - 1 oz sage simple syrup - Sage leaves and a lemon slice for garnish Instructions: -Prepare the sage simple syrup by combining equal parts water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 10 sage leaves, simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool. -Strain out the sage leaves before using. -Fill a rocks glass with ice. -Add bourbon, lemon juice, and sage simple syrup to the glass. -Stir well to combine. -Garnish with a lemon slice and fresh sage leaves. Non-Alcoholic Drink Option: Salted Sage Lemonade Ingredients: -3 sage leaves -15 mL sugar syrup -45 mL lemon juice -⅛ teaspoon salt -Soda water to top -Lemon slices for garnish Instructions: -In the base of a cocktail shaker, add sage leaves and muddle them gently. -Pour in the sugar syrup, lemon juice, and salt. Add ice and shake well to chill. -Pour all of