Did you know that the hoodie, which is now a staple in most Americans’ closets, was designed with athletes and manual laborers in mind? While the hoodie has been around for only 80 years or so, it has made a lasting impression on American culture. From its conception, and throughout the de
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Take a minute to think of that one accessory that you always grab when you want to add something to your outfit. Perhaps it’s a pair of sunglasses on a bright day or a classic timepiece. Maybe you’ll wrap a scarf around your neck or carry a chic handbag. Whatever your go-to item is, chances ar
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Men’s underwear can be traced back to 5400 BC. Artifacts from ancient times were used to partially cover male sex organs, but the earliest ones left some parts uncovered. In different social and cultural settings, this display was used as a sign of a male’s strength, sex drive, manliness, and s
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Polos shirts have an interesting history that dates back to the early 1800s. The shirt evolved due to a sporting need for a shirt better suited to the steamy, tropical environment in India.
Today, the iconic polo has become the leisure shirt of choice for most Western males.
Early History
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Introduction
In 1960, Alberto Korda captured a photograph of Ernesto "Che" Guevara that would turn out to be one of the most reproduced and well-known images of all time. Korda took the picture of the Argentinian Marxist revolutionary at a critical moment in Cuban history just before the Cuban Rev
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The “baseball hat,” or “cap,” is a widely worn, convenient, and functional article of clothing. Individuals from all walks of life can often be seen wearing them in many different styles. From celebrities trying to shield themselves from the paparazzi to players of many sports such as tenni
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When many think of tie-dye, their minds travel to the 1960s and 1970s hippie movement in the United States. However, the history of tie-dyeing can be traced to pre-historic times. There is tie-dye evidence as far back as the 300s BC, as Alexander the Great mentions in his texts the beautiful dyes
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With new t-shirt designs coming out every minute, sometimes it is nice to sit back and think about where the whole thing started. Some of our most recognizable and beloved shirts can be forgotten about with the new ones that saturate the market. Well, not to worry. Here are the most iconic t-shirt
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Have you spent money on underwear that’s been uncomfortable? Want this to end? Well, don’t feel dismayed; you’re not the only one. There are millions of men right around the world that have trouble buying underwear that fits comfortably. Although it’s an item that no one will see, it is st
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Have you ever worn a collared shirt and felt that it didn’t suit you? Couldn’t work out why? Well, this is because not every collar is designed in the same way. In fact, there’s a great variety of well-known and distinctive collar designs which affect how they are worn and who should wear th
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