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What non-religious groups use clothing symbolically?

I just learned that the checkerboard pattern associated with ska culture is a reference to racial unity. Am I the only one who didn't know that? What other random symbols are out there hiding in plain sight?

Posted - July 29, 2017
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  • 6477
    I didn't know that either but it makes perfect sense now you mention it. In the UK, as you probably already know, it was often called two-tone.. and that too would fit with the racial unity theme. I absolutely adored two-tone :)
      July 29, 2017 1:26 PM MDT
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  • 7939
    Yes! I believe Americans did adopt this from the UK and apparently it's still a thing with some groups. I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't know. Thank you.:)
      July 29, 2017 1:46 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    I did not know that.

    I've always wondered about the significance of this color and pattern........



      July 29, 2017 1:31 PM MDT
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  • 7939
    Interesting. I just ran a search and Wikipedia says it's often associated with politics, Palestinian Marxists, specifically, among others. Another site said the red and white are only used for special occasions, but didn't elaborate on why. Hopefully someone else will pop in with a better answer. I'm curious now.
      July 29, 2017 1:51 PM MDT
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  • 7126
    I really have wondered about it for a long time, particularly the use of the color red. I've seen it many times over the years.
      July 29, 2017 1:54 PM MDT
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  • "Bikers" Goth. Steampunk.  Skaters.  Each wears a certain style to show membership in a group, which is a sort of symbolism.
      July 29, 2017 1:54 PM MDT
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  • You mean like .... "Goth?"

      July 29, 2017 1:57 PM MDT
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  • 22891
    not sure, i never heard of it
      July 29, 2017 2:03 PM MDT
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  • 2515
    Scottish clans have their own kilt patterns. (Images). 
      July 29, 2017 2:04 PM MDT
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  • 53520
    Crips and Bloods.






    Workplace dress codes.







    Women wearing the Little Black Dress (LBD).




    Various entertainers.


    Royalty.





    Every uniform in the world.




    Traditional clothing.








    Certain professions.





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      July 29, 2017 3:06 PM MDT
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  • 44647
    Nudists. Sorry,..no pics so here is another.

    This post was edited by Element 99 at July 29, 2017 4:11 PM MDT
      July 29, 2017 3:35 PM MDT
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  • 16819
    I was one, so were both my kids. I was even a Joeys leader for a while.

    This post was edited by Slartibartfast at July 29, 2017 11:06 PM MDT
      July 29, 2017 10:22 PM MDT
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