The Swimsuit: a Revealing History, Part I

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The Swimsuit: a Revealing History, Part I

FromDressed: The History of Fashion

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Jul 24, 2018

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In part one of this two-part series, we explore the origins of one of the most controversial garments in history: the swimsuit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Jul 24, 2018

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With over 7 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.

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The Swimsuit: a Revealing History, Part I

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