You might already know that the buttons on suit jacket sleeves have a surprisingly medical past, or that the teeny-tiny pockets on the front of jeans were actually for timepieces. The “V” under the ...

There's a tiny loop on the back of shirts that, unbeknownst to most men and women, has a specific purpose. Found between the shoulder blades, where the yoke (upper back) of the shirt meets the pleat, ...

The apparel industry has presented a number of intriguing mysteries over the years. We’ve previously covered why clothes shrink in the wash, deciphered the laundry care tags on clothes, and figured ...

If that wasn't enough, watch the above clip to find out the real reason why your knickers have a bow on them MANY of may not have ever realised it before, but have you ever wondered why there is a ...

Some things in life are so familiar we stop questioning them. They’re just there - everyday details we accept without a second thought. But every so often, someone points out their real purpose and it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Thom Browne shirt's locker loop San Francisco Chronicle San Francisco Chronicle via Gett You might already know that the buttons ...