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Dressed: The History of Fashion

Cashmere with a "K": The Controversial History of a Shawl

With over 8 billion people in the world, we all have one thing in common. Every day we all get dressed. Join Dressed as we explore the social and cultural histories behind the who, what, when of why we wear.