It feels natural now, but the chest pocket isn’t original to the T-shirt. Nor was it originally designed to hold glasses or pens. How the pocket became a normal feature is a windier tale than you ...

Shirt pockets have a long history dating back to the 19th century when shirts were primarily undergarments. As people started removing their outer layers, pockets were needed to hold small items like ...

The enduring placement of shirt pockets on the left side stems from historical military practicality, where right-handed soldiers could easily access items. This habit, combined with ergonomic comfort ...

Our fashion critic looks at a little swatch of fabric’s journey from practical adaptation to political signifier. By Vanessa Friedman What is going on with breast pockets on shirts? Where did they go ...

If you have ever worn a formal shirt, a casual cotton button down or even a uniform, you have probably noticed one thing that never seems to change. The pocket almost always sits on the left side. It ...