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Radio 4,15 Aug 2022,3 mins

SeriesThe stories behind the clothes we wear

Introducing Torn

Torn

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Gus Casely-Hayford unpicks the hidden histories behind what we wear by exploring 10 key moments in fashion spanning the globe and five centuries. From the start of the global trade in cotton, to the accidental invention of artificial dyes to Nike Air Jordans, Casely-Hayford reveals the historical weight we carry through our clothes and the statements we make just by getting dressed in the morning. A Novel production for BBC Radio 4.

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