Why do we look the way we do?
Hairy, shaved, tattooed, in trainers, ties, suits or jeans - what's the story?
Why do we wear ties?
Why do we do the things we do? This week, Mike Williams asks why we wear neckties.
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What Makes us Want to Wear T-Shirts?
Mike Williams asks why these simple garments are so appealing
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Why do we wear Suits?
The suit, it’s survived for the three centuries. But what’s its appeal?
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Tattoos
What motivates people to decorate their bodies with ink?
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The Heel
Where did the fascination with elevated footwear come from and what do they tell us?
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Female Body Hair
The history of hair removal and what it tells us about notions of female beauty
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Cross Dressing
Artist Grayson Perry, a train driver and a detective novelist on why they cross dress
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The Evolution of Beards
How did beards evolve and what is their purpose?
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The Shaved Head
Why do we care so much about the hair on our heads? Join Mike Williams to find out why.
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Why Does Everyone Wear Trainers?
How did the trainer become an acceptable item of clothing?
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Nudity
Why does the naked human form provoke such strong reactions?
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Perfume
Why do we use perfume and what does it say about us?
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Make-up
Why millions of women - and some men - paint their faces
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Mirrors
Mike Williams explores the myths and mysteries of the mirror
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Brands
Why do we place so much trust in brands? And who benefits from them?
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Blue Jeans
Why do blue jeans have such global appeal?
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Portrait Photography
Why do we want to capture human faces?
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Masks
Tracing the power and use of masks and what they mean for us culturally
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