Gear: Prologue

The outdoors is no longer for macho men. In fact, now it's for babies. Images, links, and more information at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Gear gets defined by scientific testing and research. And this process was pioneered with the development of the field jacket.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Almost all clothes have something to do with the military. But one industry in particular has a lot to do with the military. The first episode of the new season establishes how the American military came to be, and how they were dressed. To see images and learn more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Zippers are the most common machine all around us. But it's a minor miracle how that came to be. Pictures of early zippers and other links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

A fashion accessory turns into a medical necessity. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

How uniforms shaped the American school system. Images and a very special animation at articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nate Dimeo is a longtime radio hero of mine. And praises be, now he has a book out of his stories, called The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of The Past. Enjoy this sampler of his audiobook and a favorite episode of mine. And consider supporting both Articles of Interest and The Memory Palace by donating to Radiotopia.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

What Catholic priests wear, and the insight it provides into what we laypeople wear. For images of what vestments look like and more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In honor of the Met Gala, a special feature. This is an episode I produced with one of my favorite podcasts, Decoder Ring. Together we asked the questions: what is a celebrity stylist? Where did this job come from? The answer was very fun.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices