The apparel industry has presented a number of intriguing mysteries over the years. We’ve previously covered why clothes shrink in the wash, deciphered the laundry care tags on clothes, and figured ...

These extra pieces of fabric sit right where the pleat meets the yoke in the center of the back — but why? They first appeared on shirts by the menswear brand GANT in the 1960s and were named "locker ...

You might already know that the buttons on suit jacket sleeves have a surprisingly medical past, or that the teeny-tiny pockets on the front of jeans were actually for timepieces. The “V” under the ...

Ever pondered the purpose of that mysterious loop on your jeans? Many of us hastily put on our clothes without much consideration. However, one individual has ignited a massive online debate after ...

Some things in life are so familiar we stop questioning them. They’re just there - everyday details we accept without a second thought. But every so often, someone points out their real purpose and it ...