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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her)

@eleanormedhurst.bsky.social
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Lesbian fashion historian, writer, lecturer 💖☀️ dressingdykes.com 📚 ‘Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion’ out now! 📍Brighton, UK.

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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Had a lovely time at Queer Bath this weekend, talking all things lesbian fashion history (and Marlene Dietrich!)
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
Really looking forward to heading to Bath this week as part of the Queer Bath Festival! I’ll be talking about Unsuitable & lesbian fashion history (and then later I’m on a panel following a screening of ‘Morocco’). More info & tickets! www.queerbath.co.uk/events/unsui...
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Unsuitable: The History of Lesbian Fashion with Eleanor Medhurst — Queer Bath
Join historian and writer Eleanor Medhurst for an in conversation event exploring her acclaimed book Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion.
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Hurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
This Pride, shop indie and pick up the new paperback edition of @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social's 'Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion' at @gaystheword.bsky.social in London. #ChooseBookshops #IndieBookshopWeek
On a purple background is the book cover of 'Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion' by Eleanor Medhurst, featuring a vintage photo of women in stylish attire.
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Hurst Publishers @hurstpublishers.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Pick up your copy of 'Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion' at off w/code UNSUITABLE20 here: 👉 bit.ly/3Kn4bTl
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Another very important update: my sister got married on Saturday!! @coneshotline.bsky.social and @jacktindale.bsky.social are perfect for each other 💜
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
It’s been a while since I’ve logged into Bluesky, so first things first: my book, Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion, is now out in PAPERBACK! @hurstpublishers.bsky.social
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 15/08/2025
Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye
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Why I withdrew my book from an LGBTQ+ literary prize | Jason Okundaye
The Polari first book prize claims to promote trans rights and trans voices. But when I saw the longlist, I had to act, says Guardian writer Jason Okundaye
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
Wonderful words from @sachacoward.bsky.social
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Sacha Coward @sachacoward.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I am one of the 14 authors who chose to leave the Polari Prize, and I find myself frustrated and saddened at the way this entire story has been represented. 1/
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
I’ve not logged on here in a while — if anyone’s been following the Polari news, I posted a statement on Instagram yesterday that I have officially withdrawn. It’s been a rough week. See more here: www.instagram.com/p/DNOMzrUMhs...
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Honoured to be on the @divamag.bsky.social power list today 💜💪 Happy Lesbian Visibility Week, everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
A fascinating talk about “vicious” Victorian Valentine cards by Annebella Pollen in Brighton this Wednesday! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brutal-bri...
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Brutal Brighton Valentines
This talk showcases the vicious and sometimes violent Victorian examples of Valentine Cards that were sold and sent in Brighton and beyond.
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
I came across the photo on the left this morning—taken by my now-wife at Gay’s the Word in early 2019. I love how similar it is to the photo on the right, at my book launch in June 2024.
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 19/01/2025
With the US TikTok ban I might actually post on here a bit more — it’s so difficult navigating social media at the moment, especially when it’s a big part of your job!
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
I also wanted to share that I’m available for lectures about lesbian fashion history! The lectures that I offer are: 💖 A Brief History of Lesbian Fashion (university appropriate) 💖 Dressing Dykes: A History of Lesbian Fashion (general audiences) 💖 Learning From Hidden Queer Stories (general)
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Kind of forgot about this app, but I’m back for the new year! Hello! Just here on a quick lunch break from writing about lesbian fashion in the 1920s…
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
I should probably start with an introduction! So: I’m Eleanor Medhurst, and I’m a historian of lesbian fashion. My first book — Unsuitable: A History of Lesbian Fashion’ — was published in June, and I also write a blog, dressingdykes.com! I live in Brighton with my wife and my spoilt cat 💖
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Eleanor Medhurst (she/her) @eleanormedhurst.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
Okay, I’m on this website now! Following the crowd, what can I say 🙂‍↕️
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