Once the humble shoelace was a political statement. Men wore high heels. Wristwatches were women’s jewelry. Button-down collars have their roots in polo and the Audubon Society began as a protest against women’s hats. A Croatian army unit inspi red today’s necktie. This program delves into the history of fashion, exploring how what we wear shows what social customs have been, as well as what they are. Learning Seed.