A few weeks ago, I shared the four layers of fashion, the reasons why we dress the way we dress: function, aesthetics, signaling, and path dependency. But it’s hard to be convinced of how universal these rules are without considering examples, so here are four key ones: suits, athleisure, jeans, and saris.
The Western Business Suit
Usually a dark blue or …
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