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Articles of Interest
Hosted by Avery Trufelman · EN
Articles of Interest is a show about what we wear.
Produced and Hosted by Avery Trufelman
36episodes
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Chromophobia
Nov 8, 202300:47:29Summary readyColor. Why we need it. Why we fear it. And where its future might lie. Images and links at articlesofinterest.substack.com Radiotopia’s fall fundraiser is here! Donate today to support Articles of Interest. Thank you! https://on.prx.org/3sbvvOR
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A Few Shoes [LIVE]
Oct 25, 202301:04:30Summary readyOn stage in Toronto, with the help of shoe designer Aurora James and shoe historian Elizabeth Semmelhack, we go over a few shoes- and what they say about ourselves and the world. Images of all the shoes discussed are at articlesofinterest.substack.com
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Wearing Hair
Oct 11, 202300:36:52Summary readyYou and I both know this. The supply chain is super messed up. The way humans make clothing is deeply messed up. So should we just make garments made of human hair? A very real question, with very real answers. For links, images and more information, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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More Pockets
Sep 27, 202300:36:49Summary readyThis is a special re visit of one of my favorite stories: Pockets. Followed up by a special live interview with Hannah Carlson, author of the book Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close, to see what’s changed since the original episode came out. To see images of all kinds of pockets and to stay in the loop on articles of interest, go to articlesofinterest.substack.com
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Plus Sizes
Sep 13, 202300:44:33Summary readyPlus-sized fashion seems to live in a separate trend cycle. There are different patterns, different cuts. And most notably, women’s shirts often have holes in their shoulders. And this separate plus-sized fashion universe reveals a lot about the way clothes are made and measured… and the way clothes dictate who is allowed to participate in public life. This episode was made in collaboration with the show Weight For It. Links, images, and more at articlesofinterest.substack.com
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American Ivy: Chapter 7
Dec 7, 2022Tap to summarizeI have a confession to make.To see images, notes and full transcripts, go to articlesofinterest.substack.comArticles of Interest is made by Avery TrufelmanEdited by Kelly PrimeMixed and Mastered by Ian CossAlbum art by Helen Shewolfe Tseng and photography by Matty Lynn BarnesTheme songs are by Sasami, with additional music from Rhae RoyalProud member of Radiotopia! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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