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History's Most Ridiculous Clothing, with AJ Jacobs: Part Two

Ridiculous History

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Fashion's Absurd Heights

This chapter examines the extravagant fashion of towering wigs and restrictive corsets leading up to the French Revolution, highlighting their societal implications and absurdity. It also traces the evolution of neckties and discusses their historical significance, reflecting on how fashion trends reveal cultural divides and perceptions of status.

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