Why “clothing” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
The problem is that mass-produced clothing is not really machine-manufactured, it's assembly-lined and streamlined but most of the work is done by rooms of women with sewing mac…
by t-3 · Oct 1, 2026
You are probably grossly overestimating the cost of custom-made clothing if you're hesitant about it while working in tech. Especially if you're buying Turkish. Have you seen th…
by OkayPhysicist · Oct 1, 2026
Jeans are the weirdest default style, a throwback to when they were a symbol of the US's cultural domination. They're often designed to project an image of hard work and use tha…
by jerlam · Oct 1, 2026
Women’s clothing has always confused me. I was at a wedding a couple of weeks ago and the bride’s dress had pockets. It may have been the least important time in her life to hav…
by doubled112 · Oct 1, 2026
After writing this I wondered myself how sick would it be to be able to walk around in robes or togas. There must be a reason that kind of clothing has had so much success.
by DanielVZ · Oct 1, 2026
Author here. Women clothing is another whole beast. Not sure if it’s due to fashion or historical reasons but convenience is the last priority in women’s fashion.
by DanielVZ · Oct 1, 2026
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Proportion of Hacker News items mentioning "clothing" over time.
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Total number of Hacker News items mentioning "clothing" over time.