Pants and Power Throughout History

Eileen Gose hosts a set of presentations in Central Oregon for Women's History Month, discussing the struggle for equality in women's fashion
With eight years of research about how women's fashions reflect the struggle for equality, Eileen Gose co-wrote a book on the topic, titled, Reflecting Freedom: How Women's Fashion Mirrored the Struggle for Women's Rights, with Kathy DeHerrera. Since the book release, Gose has been hosting presentations to share her findings, recognize the powerful women of the past and analyze vintage fashion.

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Women's History Month and the power of pants