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Jennifer Le Zotte

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When Cardigans Were Battle Attire

Your favorite light sweater was worn to war, before getting picked up by academics, Mr. Rogers, and Kurt Cobain.

by Jennifer Le Zotte via Racked on October 3, 2017

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At left; a late 19th century French women's ensemble made of blue velvet, satin, and fur. On the right is a photograph of a wealthy, upper-class woman wearing the same outfit (without the coat) in 1920.

The Richest Fashionistas Used to Recycle Clothes as a Matter of Habit. What Happened?

They weren't about to let all that good camel hair go to waste.

by Elizabeth L. Block via Slate on January 18, 2022

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