Kristen Hoganson

Kyle Fitzgibbons, the chief design and creative officer for Buck Mason, explores how vintage military influences shape modern menswear. Kristen Hoganson, a history professor, adds rich context about Theodore Roosevelt and the era's social currents affecting American military culture. They delve into the evolution of military attire, from the practicalities of hunting shirts to the complexities of masculinity during industrialization. The conversation also touches on the shift in clothing from the battlefield to everyday civilian life, and how these historical influences endure today.