Torn Podcast
Gus Casely-Hayford unpicks the hidden histories behind what we wear by exploring ten key moments in fashion spanning the globe and five centuries.
Gus Casely-Hayford unpicks the hidden histories behind what we wear by exploring ten 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.
Episodes to download
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Air Jordans—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Fri 2 Sep 2022
10/10 Gus Casely-Hayford tells of how Air Jordans kickstarted a revolution in trainers.
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Ray-Ban—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Thu 1 Sep 2022
9/10 Gus Casely-Hayford charts the history of Ray-Ban sunglasses from Aviators to Wayfarers.
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Miniskirt—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Wed 31 Aug 2022
8/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the controversial history of the miniskirt.
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Fisherman Sweater—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Tue 30 Aug 2022
7/10 Gus Casely-Hayford discovers how the traditional fisherman sweater entered into fashion.
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Readymade Suit—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Mon 29 Aug 2022
6/10 Gus Casely-Hayford unravels the past and present of garment sweatshops.
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Viscose Rayon—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Fri 26 Aug 2022
5/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of viscose rayon, first known as 'fake silk'.
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Mauve Mania—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Thu 25 Aug 2022
4/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores how synthetic dyes have changed us and the planet.
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Wax Print—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Wed 24 Aug 2022
3/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of wax print fabric worn by Africans.
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Indian chintz dress—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Tue 23 Aug 2022
2/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the triumphs of black Americans in fashion from slavery to now
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Calico cotton—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Mon 22 Aug 2022
1/10 Gus Casely-Hayford tells the story of what makes cotton contentious and revolutionary.
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Introducing Torn—The stories behind the clothes we wear
Mon 15 Aug 2022
This is Torn - the series that unpicks the hidden histories behind what we wear.
