Bad Air, Bad Judgment, and Unwashed Hands – A History of Medical PPE
Not the typical accessories one might usually wear, but we are not in typical times! Learn about the development of protective equipment through the ages.
History
We look behind the scenes at the stories that inspired and created some of the best known brands, items, and materials on the market today.
Tie-Dye – A History of Shibori Gone Global
The rumbles say this will be the summer that 90s stoner culture and the 60s hippie movement both come back around, and with it tie-dye.
What Ended Child Labor in the US – Labor Rights History
We may take it as a forgone conclusion, but kids weren't always spared from horrific working conditions. Learn what made the change.
How Miners Lived, Dressed, and Died in the 1800s
While most people know that blue jeans have their origin in the great, late-1800s mining booms in places like California,…
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The Rough History of Biker Cuts
The biker vest (or cut) is the way most motorcycle clubs show their affiliation and has been a staple of the outlaw culture since WWII.
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Workwear of Civil Rights
On MLK day, we take a look at the workwear styles of Civil Rights and their immense cultural influence on politics as well as fashion.
Labor Rights History – Crystal Lee Sutton, the Real Life Norma Rae
We look to the people who not only made our clothes popular, but the workers that made them in the first place in our new series on labor rights.
Behind Bleu de Travail – Denim’s European Cousin
Bleu de Travail, or France's "work blues" are the European answer to workwear and we're here to explain what it's all about on that side of the Atlantic.
Under the CPO – The Quintessential Shirt Jacket
CPO might sound like a rejected star wars droid, but I’m sure you know it as the naval shirt jac we’ve all got at least one variant of in our closet.
Heated Headwear: The Different Types of Winter Hats
There are certain days when it’s so ungodly cold that we are willing to totally ruin our gorgeously-coiffed manes for…