Style Unzipped

Name: Style Unzipped
Genre: History
Cast: Sam Riegel, Quentin J. Thrash

TV Series201530m1 season · 9 episodes

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From the origins of the bikini, to the military significance of the pea coat and how the jockstrap was once considered a medical cure for kidney failure and insomnia – get ready to be entertained and surprised by the history of clothing and accessories we wear today in Style Unzipped. Designers, celebrity stylists and fashion experts, including the likes of Dita Von Teese and Arianne Phillips, weigh in with commentary throughout the series.

Creators: Jonah Bekhor Jonas Bell Pasht
Stars: Sam Riegel Quentin J. Thrash

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E1Bridesmaid Dress, Bomber Jacket, and Skinny JeansAug 10, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll see how skinny jeans can sometimes be too revealing, how tighty whities evolved to look better on a woman, and how the bridesmaid dress can protect you from evil. All this and more as we reveal the stories behind the styles you thought you knew.Not rated yet

E2The Thong, Eyeliner, and the Cowboy HatAug 10, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll see how thongs started on men, how King Tut helped launch a 56 billion dollar cosmetic industry, how khakis went from camo to college, and how the garter belt went from practicality to sexuality. All this and more as we reveal the stories behind the styles you thought you knew.Not rated yet

E3The Midriff, the Women's Blazer, and the FedoraAug 17, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll reveal how the drop crotch went from harem pants to hammer pants, how a president almost killed the fedora, how Hindu gods began a fashion revolution, and how the tutu can be both fairytale and fetish. All this and more as we reveal the stories behind the styles you thought you knew.Not rated yet

E4The Bikini, Lipstick, and High HeelsAug 17, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll reveal how the bikini was inspired by an atomic explosion, how the high heel was given a boost by pornography, and how the wedding ring wasn't always a symbol of eternal love. All this and more as we reveal the stories behind the styles you thought you knew.Not rated yet

E5The T-Shirt, Nail Polish, and the BraAug 27, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll explore how the T-shirt went from underwear to an icon of cool, how we wouldn't have nail polish without the sports car, and how early bras were fashioned after torpedoes. All this and more as we reveal the stories behind the styles you thought you knew.Not rated yet

E6The Plaid Shirt, the Cape, and the Ballet FlatAug 27, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll show how capes aren't just for superheroes, how the pea coat isn't what it sounds like, and how plaid sparked anarchy in the UK centuries before anyone had heard of punk rock. All this and more as we reveal the stories behind the styles you thought you knew.Not rated yet

E7Platinum Blonde Hair, Earrings, and the ScarfSep 3, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll see how the Romans used gold dust to go blonde, how clip-ons saved the earring from extinction, how undergarments became outer garments, and how the scarf went from sweat cloth to social status. All this and more as we reveal the stories behind the styles you thought you knew.Not rated yet

E8The Wedding Dress, Jean Shorts, and the Color PinkSep 3, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll see how the Vietnam War was responsible for jean shorts, how the tuxedo can look even sexier on a woman than a man, how the wedding dress wasn't always a symbol of virtue, and how the color pink can make cellulite disappear. All this and more as we reveal the stories behind the styles you thought you knew.Not rated yet

E9Spandex, the Jockstrap, and the Leather JacketOct 12, 2015 · 30m · In this episode, we'll reveal how scientists engineered a fiber that makes your butt look good, how the jockstrap was created to battle insomnia, how the leather jacket is the most badass piece of clothing you can own, and how WWII gave rise to the female cheerleader.Not rated yet

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Premiered: August 10, 2015
Ended: October 12, 2015
Status: Ended
Network: FYI
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 30m
Official site: fyi.tv/shows/style-unzipped
TVmaze ID: 2816