Striped ties (rep and regimental) have a colourful history, which includes the military, a visit from a prince, and some pranks taken all too seriously.
There are some strange school uniforms in the world, but none are quite as infamous as the get-up worn by the students of Christ’s Hospital.
The differing usage of the word ‘pants’ in the US and UK has long been a cause of comic misunderstanding. Here’s how the confusion came about.
The history of boxer shorts makes for a compelling read, even if you happen to be a briefs man
When Paul Sperry invented the Top-Sider, he took a penknife to a rubber sole, resulting in a design he would eventually patent. But did he get there first?