How can clothing reveal histories of US war and empire from the mid-nineteenth century to today? We examine case studies like Philippine lingerie production and the bikini's invention during the Atomic Age to investigate how fashion illuminates violence and power. Effective Spring 2026, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Aesthetic Exploration, Creativity/Innovation, Historical Consciousness.

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