Your outfit is saying more than you thought

👂 Let your outfit do the talking. Articles of Interest takes a deep dive into how fashion shapes identity, with host Avery Trufelman departing from the assumption that whether we like it or not, we are all always speaking with our clothes.

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Trufelman unpacks the social, historical, and political significance of clothing, revealing how fashion can be used as a tool for self-expression and a reflection of cultural identity. She also looks at the legal regulations, societal expectations, and consumer trends around clothing to explain how fashion choices are often dictated by forces beyond personal taste.

Each episode sees Trufelman choose a familiar contemporary fashion trend that the listeners may never have given much thought and then relate it to historical events. Take the absence of pockets in women’s clothing — turns out, it’s caused by a long-standing gender divide. Hawaiian shirts? It’s a tale that revolves around colonialism. Every episode leaves the listener with a little reminder that our clothes have stories to tell.

WHERE TO LISTEN: You can find the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart, or Spotify.