Martin Luther King Jr. and the Workwear of Civil Rights
Soul music icon James Brown never wore jeans, never wanted to be seen wearing jeans, and wouldn’t allow any members…
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.
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…
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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…
The History of Ai Zome, Hand Dyeing with Natural Japanese Indigo
Despite the fact that the majority of indigo dyes used today are synthetic, some Japanese brands produce unique blue denims…
Textile Tales: Terrycloth
Terrycloth is a fabric we encounter at least once a day (hopefully) when we step out of the shower and…
The History of the Tank Top: From Swimming Pools to the Silver Screen and Beyond
Ah, the tank top. From pretty much the garment’s inception (or at least a little bit after), these sleeveless undershirts…
The History of Seersucker: A Wrinkle in Summer Fabrics
We’re well and truly into the warmer months. With temps soaring and A/C being our constant companion, the last thing…