Tie-Dye – A History of Shibori Gone Global
My most vivid memories of tie-dye took place at a rather tedious summer camp I attended. As a child, I…
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.
What Ended Child Labor in the US – Labor Rights History
While the notion of child labor still strikes a chord for us, for many people lucky enough to live in…
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,…
The Rough History of Biker Cuts
Unless you’re deeply immersed in biker culture, it’s unlikely you’ve had much exposure to biker cuts–vests that were historically cut…
Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. and the Workwear of Civil Rights
For the early part of his career, soul music icon James Brown never wore jeans, never wanted to be seen…
Labor Rights History – Crystal Lee Sutton, the Real Life Norma Rae
We may spend more than our fair share of time and resources trying to emulate classic working-class styles, but it’s…
Behind Bleu de Travail – Denim’s European Cousin
For most of human history, people weren’t really thinking about workwear. At least not the people who control historical narratives….
Under the CPO – The Quintessential Shirt Jacket
Even though it was initially issued to U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officers, there’s nothing petty about the CPO shirt. It’s…
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…
Winter Undie-land: A Brief History of Long Underwear
If you have the misfortune of spending the cooler months in a snowy climate, you may be considering how exactly…