Articles of Interest

Soldiers and civilians live in different Americas. But we don't have to.  For images, link... more

"Gorpcore" emerges.... from (maybe, potentially) unexpected places.  For images, links, an... more

A pattern for blending in. And for standing out. For images and links go to [articlesofint... more

The end of the draft leads to the yuppification of the field jacket.  Images links and mor... more

The outdoors is no longer for macho men. In fact, now it's for babies.  Images, links, and... more

Gear gets defined by scientific testing and research.  And this process was pioneered with... more

Almost all clothes have something to do with the military. But one industry in particular ... more

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Zippers are the most common machine all around us. But it's a minor miracle how that came ... more

A fashion accessory turns into a medical necessity. Images and links at [articlesofinteres... more

How uniforms shaped the American school system. Images and a very special animation at [ar... more

Nate Dimeo is a longtime radio hero of mine. And praises be, now he has a book out of his ... more

What Catholic priests wear, and the insight it provides into what we laypeople wear.  For ... more