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Who Decided a Suit Means "Professional"?
Somewhere along the way, one culture's clothes became the global definition of "put together." In this clip we ask who decided that — and why we all just went along with it.
Malcolm and Thomas get into how self-presentation shapes perception, then push on the assumption underneath it: that "professional" attire means Eurocentric, Western standards. They bring in the global perspective — the reality that business dress looks different and just as sharp across cultures — and challenge the idea that one version should set the bar for everyone. It's about presentation, yes, but also about whose…
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