Why do men wear boring dark suits?The unexpected rebellion behind everyday office attire.

From the show

Style and Status

Discover how a dramatic shift in nineteenth-century fashion redefined masculinity and workplace culture. Wealthy professionals abandoned luxurious silks and vibrant patterns to embrace austere tailoring, signaling a new era of industry and rationality. This transformation leveled the visual playing field among the middle class while establishing a rigid standard of dress that continues to influence how we perceive professionalism today.