With over 7 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.
This week we explore the history of mending as well as the contemporary visible mending movement with guest Kate Sekules.
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Now Is When We All Learn to Darn Our Socks Again by Steven Kurutz March 12, 2020 "Only a few generations ago, socks were... View full details
Visible Mending with Kate Sekules on NHK evening News @ New York, Dec 16 2022 (excerpt) ... View full details
Radical menders vs. disposable everything by Veronique Greenwood May 19, 2022 "Kate Sekules remembers the shirt well. It was made of lush Shantung silk, in kingfisher... View full details