All The Rage - why dressing up helps us speak out | Lucy Clayton | TEDxExeter

Can we use something as frivolous as fancy dress as a tool for political protest? Lucy Clayton explores the social significance and psychology of ordinary people in extraordinary outfits, revealing the surprisingly rebellious power of costume. Writer Lucy Clayton is curator and host of the Dress:Fancy podcast. __ At TEDxExeter 2019 our theme was The Art of the Possible. We’re living in an age of polarity where many communities are feeling more and more divided, against a backdrop of increasingly populist politics which risk dividing us even further. Our talks offer an opportunity to pause and consider the future we want to create, the possibilities that may be obscured in the busyness of our everyday lives, and how we might get there. Find out more about TEDxExeter at TEDxExeter CURATOR: Claire Kennedy - @clairekennedy__ PRODUCTION: First Sight Media - @firstsightmedia Lucy Clayton is curator and co-host of the Dress: Fancy podcast, exploring the s