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June 20, 2020
The Roots And Perception Of Police Uniforms
In 1974, psychologist Leonard Bickman conducted a behavioral study in Brooklyn. He wanted to test the social power of uniforms….
February 8, 2018
Is The Idea Of Wearing A Personal Uniform Dead?
President Obama, whose reputation for style only seems to improve now that he’s out of the public eye, famously told an…
March 21, 2017
I Love Uniforms
I love uniforms. Because you can’t get it. You have to earn it. Mordechai Rubinstein (not Mort)–who chronicles NY street…
June 15, 2016
The Blazer Experiment: The Roots Of Police Uniforms And How One California Town Took A Chance On Ties And Jackets
For 99% Invisible, Delaney Hall explores police reform efforts in late 60s Menlo Park, California, where an independent-minded police chief…
April 21, 2016
I Buy The Same Clothes Again And Again And That’s Fine
Last week a received a vintage M43 jacket in the mail, washed it, wore it the next few days, then…
December 4, 2015
Has The Uni-verse Become Part Of The Fashion World? | Uni Watch
Has the Uni-verse Become Part of the Fashion World? | Uni Watch Paul Lukas over at Uni Watch has some…
April 27, 2015
His Favorite Color Is Black Flag
Some people argue that Black Flag peaked before they ever released a full length album, that the raw energy of…
December 15, 2014
The Modern Woodsmen Of America Baseball Team, Two Rivers, Wisconsin, Circa 1900
I have no commentary, other than to offer that this is the greatest photograph in history. Via Uniwatch.
December 12, 2014
Dress As I Say, Not As I Do
A while back I highlighted the mild and tasteful personal style of the people who in turn design some of…
August 25, 2014
Sasha Frere-Jones, Worn Stories
…some kids have a hard time in high school… and they need clothes to act as a force field around…
March 26, 2014
The Man Who Believed In Simplicity
Although I own more clothes than I need, and think there are a number of advantages to having a big…
March 12, 2014
Fascinating ESPN Short About Marquette University’s Basketball Unconventional Basketball Uniforms
Community star Danny Pudi directed this fascinating ESPN short about Marquette University’s basketball unconventional basketball uniforms. It’s called “Untucked,” in…
February 18, 2014
Word Of The Day: Buksekrise
Remember the Norwegian men’s Olympic curling team? The guys who prefer go-to-hell pants? They encountered a Buksekrise (trouser crisis) after…
February 7, 2014
NBA Players Are Bitching About Having Sleeved Jerseys
Apparently NBA players are bitching about having sleeved jerseys, but the NBA is keeping them because they sell extremely well….