When most of us think of shoulder pads, we think of '80s power suits or '80s icons like Janet Jackson, Prince, and Madonna -- a somewhat goofy style trend to our modern eyes. Where did they come from, what do they tell us about gender, creating silhouettes, and what does it mean if they're "in" again today? In this episode, Connie and Jean ponder these questions and more.

Unstitched: The Stories of What We Wear and Why We Wear It

Unstitched: What's the Story Behind Shoulder Pads?

We express gender, class, race, power and identity through what we wear and how we dress. Each article of clothing, accessory, and stylistic choice communicates how we wish to be seen, and whether we know or not, how we are seen. In Unstitched, hosts Jean and Connie will examine questions including: what is the history behind what we wear? What are the political implications? What stories do we tell?

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Unstitched: The Stories of What We Wear and Why We Wear It