TED: A tailored history of who wears what -- and why | Richard Thompson Ford

The video explores the history and impact of dress codes, from Renaissance laws to modern-day biases. It highlights how fashion has been used to signal status and identity, and how dress codes can perpetuate stereotypes and biases. The discussion includes historical examples, modern legal cases, and the implications of unwritten dress codes in today's society.

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