How uniforms shaped the American school system. Images and a very special animation at articlesofinterest.substack.com
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
Gear gets defined by scientific testing and research. And this process was pioneered with the development of the field jacket.
The outdoors is no longer for macho men. In fact, now it's for babies. Images, links, and more information at articlesofinterest.substack.com
The end of the draft leads to the yuppification of the field jacket. Images links and more at articlesofinterest.substack.com
A pattern for blending in. And for standing out.For images and links go to articlesofinterest.substack.com
"Gorpcore" emerges.... from (maybe, potentially) unexpected places. For images, links, and more information, head to articlesofinterest.substack.com
Soldiers and civilians live in different Americas. But we don't have to. For images, links and more, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com