The Fasten-ating History of Clothes (Dressed Classic)
About this episode
This episode explores the history of clothing fasteners, focusing on zippers, velcro, and magnets.
In this 2024 episode, we explore the fasten-ating history of closing clothes through the lens of three of the most familiar fasteners in our wardrobes today: zippers, velcro, and magnets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- history of fashion
- clothing fasteners
- zippers
- velcro
- magnets
Keywords
- clothing
- fasteners
- fashion history
- zippers
- velcro
- magnets
Mentioned in this episode
Products: zippers, velcro, magnets
Books & works: The Fasten-ating History of Clothes
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