Articles of Interest

Hannah Carlson, author of 'Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close,' discusses the gender disparity in pocket sizes and the frustration it causes. They explore the significance of pockets as a symbol of preparedness and mobility. The podcast also explores the historical and cultural significance of pockets in clothing design and fashion, and touches on topics like universal clothing and women's pleasure.

A podcast about the challenges faced by plus-sized individuals in finding fashionable and well-fitting clothing, exploring the disconnect between trendy options for straight sizes and limited options for plus sizes. It also touches on the struggle of fat people for equal treatment and the lack of inclusivity in plus size fashion manufacturing. The podcast highlights the history of The Forgotten Woman, a boutique that empowered plus size women, and discusses the increasing availability of plus size clothing in mainstream stores.

Exploring the complex reputation of corduroy, the origins and growth of the secret society devoted to corduroy, the quest for information about the society, the history and expansion of the club, personal style and a clothing rental service, the tradition of senior cords in Indiana, the formation of the national corduroy tradition, the challenges and expenses in organizing a corduroy society, and the decline in attendance at the Corduroy Appreciation Club meetings.

The podcast explores the origins and influence of the paisley pattern, from its presence in Indian culture to its embrace by the world. It discusses the historical origins of paisley, its connection to art and fashion, and its transformation from an elite fashion statement to a symbol of counter-cultural movements. The podcast also delves into the impact of the British Imperial Project on the textile industries in India and highlights the rich heritage of artisanal craftsmanship. Additionally, it examines the popularity of paisley patterns on shawls and their incorporation into henna patterns. The speakers emphasize the importance of experimenting with personal style and touch upon the current state of Kashmir and its impact on the traditional fabric associated with paisley.

This is about two examples of cloth-alternatives. One that went extinct. And one that’s very much alive. This story deals with sex and sexuality. But in a fun way! Images, links, and more details at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In the 1980s, Budapest was not quite socialist and not quite capitalist, and there was one fashion designer who thrived in this moment. This is the story of Tamás Király, an unusual artist from an unusual period of Hungarian history, both of which were unusually short-lived. Because Király was murdered in 2013. Photos of Király and his designs are at https://articlesofinterest.substack.com/ Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

The tricky thing about fashion is that, in order to preserve its history, you need to preserve physical garments. And, alas, closet space is finite, cloth gets sun-bleached and eaten by moths, and Americans notoriously do not care about their fashion heritage. So this is why one woman decided to put a call out across the country and make a scrappy archive all by herself. This story was reported by Enya Hennings. Pictures, details and more at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Prison uniforms are not, in fact, uniform. There are so many types of clothes that are worn across different facilities… including … some prisons that don’t have uniforms at all. This episode is a special collaboration between Articles Of Interest and Ear Hustle, dropping on both of our feeds. For images of the Broad Arrow, and to see a prison without uniforms, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Think of this mini episode as a tiny makeover in your ears. Amy Smilovic, the founder of Tibi, has some of the best advice when it comes to gathering a wardrobe and putting outfits together. These are some of my favorite tips from Amy’s book, The Creative Pragmatist. For links, transcript, and more, go to Articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Behind the scenes at the Costume Institute, we see how long it really takes to dress a mannequin. And learn about a few famous mannequins from the past. For images, links, and more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices