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Lorinda Cramer

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From sportswear to protest attire: the surprisingly political history of the hoodie

Hooded garments are nothing new – we’ve even got hoodies that date back to the Iron Age. But how did the modern garment come to be everywhere?

14.08.2026 20

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Lorinda Cramer

‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’: what the ‘frugal chic’ trend tells us about our clothing habits

The ‘frugal chic’ fashion trend revives our wartime-era mindset. But will it help fix our waste crisis?

26.02.2026 30

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Lorinda Cramer

‘Slutty little glasses’: men’s eyewear fashion is the history of seeing – and being seen

Men’s glasses are having a moment, thanks to the internet’s favourite little descriptor.

07.08.2025 20

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Lorinda Cramer