Torn The stories behind the clothes we wear Episodes Episode guide
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Air Jordans
10/10 Gus Casely-Hayford tells of how Air Jordans kickstarted a revolution in trainers.
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Ray-Ban
9/10 Gus Casely-Hayford charts the history of Ray-Ban sunglasses from Aviators to Wayfarers.
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Miniskirt
8/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the controversial history of the miniskirt.
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Fisherman Sweater
7/10 Gus Casely-Hayford discovers how the traditional fisherman sweater entered into fashion.
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Readymade Suit
6/10 Gus Casely-Hayford unravels the past and present of garment sweatshops.
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Viscose Rayon
5/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of viscose rayon, first known as 'fake silk'.
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Mauve Mania
4/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores how synthetic dyes have changed us and the planet.
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Wax Print
3/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the history of wax print fabric worn by Africans.
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Indian chintz dress
2/10 Gus Casely-Hayford explores the triumphs of black Americans in fashion from slavery to now
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Calico cotton
1/10 Gus Casely-Hayford tells the story of what makes cotton contentious and revolutionary.
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Introducing Torn
This is Torn - the series that unpicks the hidden histories behind what we wear.