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The denim is three times heavier than in regular jeans.

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JNCOs were quintessentially '90s jeans, worn largely (at least at first) by skaters and nonconformists and known for mega-wide leg openings—and now, the brand is back.

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Even in a belt-dominated fashion landscape, many still prefer these uplifting pant-hoisters.

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Such is the power of a good hat that certain styles have become intrinsically linked with famous individuals.

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The brand has amassed a dedicated following over the last 165 years—one free sample at a time.

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The iconic kicks—which made an appearance on The Ramones' debut album and at Yoko Ono's wedding to John Lennon—are turning 100.

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Alternate title: a roundup of historic torture devices.

Ancient Peruvians were the first in the world to dye fabric blue, beating the Egyptians to it by 1600 years.

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Tired of always having to nudge your sliding glasses back into the proper position? Nerdwax is an easy-to-use solution that will keep your glasses in place at all times.

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Bring the sparkle back to your accessories.

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Your orphaned socks are victims of technology and your own deeply rooted psychological issues.

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The fashion staple has ties to King Tut, Leonardo da Vinci, and World War II.

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"We may have hit peak crystal."

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It was a purr-fect homage to the institution's storied history.

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“No two feet are alike, not even your own.”

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More than 30 million of the once-ubiquitous sleeved blankets have been sold since their debut—which means you’ve probably purchased one.

Actor Lee Horsley (left) rocks a Members Only jacket, with Martin Landau 'mirin.

The sporty jacket was a pillar of '80s fashion. It might also have been the last thing Tony Soprano ever saw.

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Only one brand has ties to the 1936 Olympics and the 2017 commercial space race.

Regular washing has a real impact on the look and feel of the denim.

Just like the decade it came to represent, the beehive was revolutionary.

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Queen Victoria had a particular red number...

Like this kid, George H.W. Bush really, really hated broccoli.

George H.W. Bush despised broccoli so much, he had it banned from the White House and Air Force One during his presidency.

There's no need for sore feet in the office.

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What's the difference between black tie, cocktail, and semi-formal?