Dressed: The History of Fashion

Fashion History Mystery 42: Hook, Line, and Sink-Her, a History of Fishnets

How did a practical device for catching fish become a coveted and controversial fashion staple? This week, we explore the fascinating thousand-year plus history behind fishnets. Recommended reading:
<a href="https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-history-of-hand-knitting" rel="nofollow">https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-history-of-hand-knitting</a>
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With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common: everyday, we all get dressed. Join fashion historians April Calahan and Cassidy Zachary in celebrating the who, what, when of why we wear throughout history and around the world.