Discover the history of t-shirts, tie dye, hoodies, and other apparel. See how it has evolved from the early days and how technology keeps pushing things forward.
December 4, 2018
If you think tie-dye originated in the 1960s, think again. While it rose to popularity in America during the heyday of the hippies, its roots go back to ancient Asia. While tie-dye became popular in the United States during the hippie era, it has actually been a part of American culture since the 1920s.
August 17, 2017
Everywhere you look, the ‘90s are back. From high-waisted jeans to oversized flannel, and with the ’90s sitcoms rebooting left and right, people remember what they loved about this decade. Let’s take a look at t-shirts as a unique garment that defined modern fashion, with a special focus on a decade of trendsetting and great […]
September 9, 2016
95% of Americans wear them weekly. Our closets are filled with them. They’re a go-to souvenir when we travel somewhere new. And, as prime candidates for donation when our wardrobes get too full, they often live multiple lives. Though, according to a survey, the decision to make a donation is a fraught one; 9 in […]
December 8, 2015
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 decades that followed, people […]
November 12, 2015
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 status. However, over time, as […]
November 12, 2015
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 The origins of polo as […]
November 12, 2015
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 Revolution. While the photo was not […]
November 11, 2015
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 tennis, golf, and, of course, baseball, baseball caps […]
November 11, 2015
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 he encountered in […]
October 5, 2015
Today, the t-shirt is one of the most popular items of clothing in the world. Actually, it is the second, right behind underwear. But, just because the t-shirt is one of the most popular items in our wardrobes, that doesn’t mean we know a lot about them. Well, not to fret. Here are the 20 […]
February 14, 2014
The term “tie-dye” first appeared in the United States during the 1960’s. Hippies, who were protesting the Vietnam War and promoting peace and love, began wearing clothing with vibrant colors and psychedelic designs. This clothing is called tie-dye. Tie-Dye T-Shirts and dresses were a symbol of non-violence and their popularity quickly spread among America’s youth. […]
February 7, 2012
Ever wondered how the t-shirt came about? I know I have always been curious so I did some research and here’s what I found. The t-shirt evolved from undergarments used in the 19th century by cutting one-piece underwear into separate top and bottom garments. Later on it was coined the name “t-shirt” due to the […]