Annabelle Walsh
@sartorialpsychic.bsky.social
Mostly here to discuss fashion history and theory, fan studies, material culture, and the Grateful Dead
https://www.deadheadstylearchive.com
https://www.deadheadstylearchive.com
The History of Concrete is (unsurprisingly) perfect. Also, it makes so much sense that John Wilson cites William H. Whyte as one of his influences
October 7, 2026 at 3:52 AM
The History of Concrete is (unsurprisingly) perfect. Also, it makes so much sense that John Wilson cites William H. Whyte as one of his influences
It brings me immense joy to report illegally parked t*sl*s to 311
September 20, 2026 at 1:31 AM
It brings me immense joy to report illegally parked t*sl*s to 311
One of the more understated (and interesting) examples of Dead-inspired luxury fashion: Gabriela Hearst’s 2024 collection, which references Roy Henry Vickers’ artwork from the Pacific Northwest ‘73-‘74 box set
September 16, 2026 at 2:05 AM
One of the more understated (and interesting) examples of Dead-inspired luxury fashion: Gabriela Hearst’s 2024 collection, which references Roy Henry Vickers’ artwork from the Pacific Northwest ‘73-‘74 box set
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'I feel that historical costuming is the closest you can get to time travel.' Meet the New York Historical Costumer Society, who want to dress your life in antique whimsy
nygroove.nyc/ny-historica...
nygroove.nyc/ny-historica...
Add some antique whimsy to your life with this historical costumer society
'I feel that historical costuming is the closest you can get to time travel.'
nygroove.nyc
September 10, 2026 at 2:42 PM
'I feel that historical costuming is the closest you can get to time travel.' Meet the New York Historical Costumer Society, who want to dress your life in antique whimsy
nygroove.nyc/ny-historica...
nygroove.nyc/ny-historica...
“For those of you up front who can see, Mickey’s got his headset on and he’s talking to the people that are hovering up there. You know, the people on the ship. The people in the sky. Mickey has extended conversations with them.”
September 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM
“For those of you up front who can see, Mickey’s got his headset on and he’s talking to the people that are hovering up there. You know, the people on the ship. The people in the sky. Mickey has extended conversations with them.”
There isn’t much to say except that it was absolutely perfect
August 31, 2026 at 2:37 AM
There isn’t much to say except that it was absolutely perfect
A crucial question from my father: how many wives, girlfriends, and/or lovers does FOTD’s narrator have?
August 29, 2026 at 6:46 PM
A crucial question from my father: how many wives, girlfriends, and/or lovers does FOTD’s narrator have?
Happy anniversary to the unsung hero of 8/27/72: the woman whose moan can be heard within the first few seconds of Jack Straw
August 27, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Happy anniversary to the unsung hero of 8/27/72: the woman whose moan can be heard within the first few seconds of Jack Straw
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#FridayFrocks #Pleating: A #Teagown c.1894–97 from Liberty of London. The back features a long panel, like the sack back gowns of the 18th century. However, the inverted pleats are stitched in the opposite way. Gowns from the 1700s feature a box pleat at the centre. #Libertys #Fashion #SackBack
August 14, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Different versions of Dior’s 1949 ‘Venus’ dress survive in collections around the world. Each image offers an alternative perspective, aspects of construction that I hadn’t really noticed before. This #KSUMuseum really shows the distinction between soft layers & sequined scallops #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
August 4, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Different versions of Dior’s 1949 ‘Venus’ dress survive in collections around the world. Each image offers an alternative perspective, aspects of construction that I hadn’t really noticed before. This #KSUMuseum really shows the distinction between soft layers & sequined scallops #FashionHistory 🗃️🪡
50 years ago today, my dad attended his first Dead show at Colt Park in Hartford. He’s told me the story many times, but I never grow tired of hearing it.
Here’s a comment he left on GD of the Day seven years ago (and which I randomly stumbled across earlier this year) recounting his experience.
Here’s a comment he left on GD of the Day seven years ago (and which I randomly stumbled across earlier this year) recounting his experience.
August 2, 2026 at 5:26 PM
50 years ago today, my dad attended his first Dead show at Colt Park in Hartford. He’s told me the story many times, but I never grow tired of hearing it.
Here’s a comment he left on GD of the Day seven years ago (and which I randomly stumbled across earlier this year) recounting his experience.
Here’s a comment he left on GD of the Day seven years ago (and which I randomly stumbled across earlier this year) recounting his experience.
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this new deadcast also gets into the ’85 parking lot scene, with reportage & tour stories from @davidnleopold.bsky.social, then selling ’84 setlist sheets (& touring with collage artist/shirt maker ronnie potter), & t-shirt talk with @sartorialpsychic.bsky.social. www.dead.net/deadcast/sum... /2
July 30, 2026 at 5:10 PM
this new deadcast also gets into the ’85 parking lot scene, with reportage & tour stories from @davidnleopold.bsky.social, then selling ’84 setlist sheets (& touring with collage artist/shirt maker ronnie potter), & t-shirt talk with @sartorialpsychic.bsky.social. www.dead.net/deadcast/sum... /2
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Someone spent all their money on surveillance gear and not enough on sound equipment
July 26, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Someone spent all their money on surveillance gear and not enough on sound equipment
Jam band aficionados, please weigh in: what constitutes a bust out?
Is it measured in years? Number of shows? Does it depend on the band?
Is it measured in years? Number of shows? Does it depend on the band?
July 25, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Jam band aficionados, please weigh in: what constitutes a bust out?
Is it measured in years? Number of shows? Does it depend on the band?
Is it measured in years? Number of shows? Does it depend on the band?
Late to posting, but one of the highlights of the Met’s Costume Art exhibition is its exploration of the pregnant body. I was especially moved by this Grover Rad opera coat, which features a comic strip by Aline Kominsky-Crumb and Sophie Crumb documenting their abortion stories
July 5, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Late to posting, but one of the highlights of the Met’s Costume Art exhibition is its exploration of the pregnant body. I was especially moved by this Grover Rad opera coat, which features a comic strip by Aline Kominsky-Crumb and Sophie Crumb documenting their abortion stories
Seriously considering buying a super last minute ticket to tonight’s Wilco/YLT show, which feels highly risky given that every man I’ve ever matched with on a dating app is bound to be in attendance
June 20, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Seriously considering buying a super last minute ticket to tonight’s Wilco/YLT show, which feels highly risky given that every man I’ve ever matched with on a dating app is bound to be in attendance
Those of us who bailed on tonight’s Kevin Morby show may be responsible for this disaster
June 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Those of us who bailed on tonight’s Kevin Morby show may be responsible for this disaster
We’re back in business
June 6, 2026 at 11:01 PM
We’re back in business
I didn’t love Hacks, but I’ve added it to my list of shows with perfect finale closing songs (spoiler: they used Barbra and Judy’s performance of Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again from the Judy Garland Show)
May 29, 2026 at 3:17 AM
I didn’t love Hacks, but I’ve added it to my list of shows with perfect finale closing songs (spoiler: they used Barbra and Judy’s performance of Get Happy/Happy Days Are Here Again from the Judy Garland Show)
To those of you who question whether fashion is art, I raise you this t-shirt
May 15, 2026 at 11:17 PM
To those of you who question whether fashion is art, I raise you this t-shirt
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Today marks Nakba Day, an annual day of remembrance to commemorate the expulsion of more than 700,000 Palestinians between 1947 and 1949 during the creation of the State of Israel and the year that followed.
Inea is a New Yorker and a Nakba survivor. She shared her story with us.
Inea is a New Yorker and a Nakba survivor. She shared her story with us.
May 15, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Today marks Nakba Day, an annual day of remembrance to commemorate the expulsion of more than 700,000 Palestinians between 1947 and 1949 during the creation of the State of Israel and the year that followed.
Inea is a New Yorker and a Nakba survivor. She shared her story with us.
Inea is a New Yorker and a Nakba survivor. She shared her story with us.
Had to scroll a little too far on this thread to find a UMass Amherst building
in better university news, Friday is a good time to do a brutalism and beyond campus buildings best fest. this article doesn’t know what it’s talking about, and RIP Crosley; show us your faves
www.architecturaldigest.com/story/uglies...
www.architecturaldigest.com/story/uglies...
The 7 Ugliest University Buildings in America
Though not reflective of the caliber of the schools that built them, these campus façades are undeniable eyesores
www.architecturaldigest.com
May 9, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Had to scroll a little too far on this thread to find a UMass Amherst building
Happy birthday Bill Kreutzmann
May 7, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Happy birthday Bill Kreutzmann