TORN: A NARRATIVE HISTORY OF FASHION
What we wear, presented by Gus Casely-Hayford and first broadcast on Radio 4 in August. In a fascinating series, the cultural historian and director of V&A East looks at the stories behind items of clothing that have become staples of our collective wardrobe. The 10 episodes, each 15 minutes long, include calico cotton, viscose rayon, the fisherman’s jumper, the mini skirt, Ray-Ban sunglasses and Nike Air Jordans.