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Fashion History Mystery 42: Hook, Line, and Sink-Her, a History of Fishnets
Published 6 years ago
Description
How did a practical device for catching fish become a coveted and controversial fashion staple? This week, we explore the fascinating thousand-year plus history behind fishnets.
Recommended reading:
- https://www.vam.ac.uk/articles/the-history-of-hand-knitting
- https://www.vintag.es/2019/01/fishnet-stockings.html
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