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The surprising political messages behind vintage clothing

When you're rocking your vintage 1950s fishtail trousers or your 'tradwife' floral dress are you thinking about the political statement you are projecting to the world?  Many in the vintage community are fearful that certain groups will use garments from a certain era as weapons to further an agenda or viewpoint and have tried to combat this by using the hashtag banner of 'Vintage Style, Not Vintage Values'.   Oliver Steeles joined Seán to make the case for de-weaponising fashion.

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11.20 7 Nov 2023


The surprising political messages behind vintage clothing


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11.20 7 Nov 2023


When you're rocking your vintage 1950s fishtail trousers or your 'tradwife' floral dress are you thinking about the political statement you are projecting to the world? 

Many in the vintage community are fearful that certain groups will use garments from a certain era as weapons to further an agenda or viewpoint and have tried to combat this by using the hashtag banner of 'Vintage Style, Not Vintage Values'.  

Oliver Steeles joined Seán to make the case for de-weaponising fashion.


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