#49: Denim — French Aristocrat Fabric That Became Working Class Gold

Explore how denim evolved from humble workwear into a global fashion staple. This episode reveals the surprising French origins of the word—derived from "serge de Nîmes," a twill fabric from the southern French city of Nîmes—and traces how a fabric for poor laborers became more expensive than silk.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

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