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TornThe stories behind the clothes we wearEpisodes

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  1. Air Jordans

    10/10Gus Casely-Hayford tells of how Air Jordans kickstarted a revolution in trainers.

  2. Ray-Ban

    9/10Gus Casely-Hayford charts the history of Ray-Ban sunglasses from Aviators to Wayfarers.

  3. Miniskirt

    8/10Gus Casely-Hayford explores the controversial history of the miniskirt.

  4. Fisherman Sweater

    7/10Gus Casely-Hayford discovers how the traditional fisherman sweater entered into fashion.

  5. Readymade Suit

    6/10Gus Casely-Hayford unravels the past and present of garment sweatshops.

  6. Viscose Rayon

    5/10Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of viscose rayon, first known as 'fake silk'.

  7. Mauve Mania

    4/10Gus Casely-Hayford explores how synthetic dyes have changed us and the planet.

  8. Wax Print

    3/10Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of wax print fabric worn by Africans.

  9. Indian chintz dress

    2/10Gus Casely-Hayford explores the triumphs of black Americans in fashion from slavery to now

  10. Calico cotton

    1/10Gus Casely-Hayford tells the story of what makes cotton contentious and revolutionary.

  11. Introducing Torn

    This is Torn - the series that unpicks the hidden histories behind what we wear.