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Why Women’s Pockets Are Fake (The Real History)
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Most people think women’s pockets disappeared because of fashion designers. That’s the polite story. The real story is that pockets are about power: who gets to carry money, keys, and private papers without asking for permission.
In this episode of Object History, we uncover the 300-year timeline of the pocket. We look at the massive "tie-on" pockets of the 18th century (which were essentially hidden safes), the rise of the handbag as a tool of social monitoring, and why modern jeans still feature "fake pockets" stitched shut.
This isn't just about fabric. It's about how design shapes behavior. When a pocket is missing, independence is lost.
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 The missing pocket problem
0:25 What a pocket actually is (Technology, not fashion)
1:30 The Secret History: Tie-on Pockets
3:10 How "Fashion" became a weapon
3:45 The Reticule Trap (The invention of the handbag)
6:00 The Control Layer: Money, Property, Freedom
8:10 The Moral Accusation nobody talks about
9:00 How working women fought back
11:10 The Modern Twist: Jeans & Smartphones
13:30 Why this feels personal (The psychology of preparedness)
15:10 Were pockets actually banned?
16:35 Conclusion: Who carries the power?
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