States of Undress
Hailey Gates explores global fashion and issues the industry often ignores, showing us what the world wears, and why. 6 episodes - episode 1 - Pakistan, episode 2 - Congo, episode 3 - Venezuela, episode 4 - Russia, episode 5 - Palestine, episode 6 - China
- 2016-2017
- 2 seasons
- Viceland
- Documentary
- TV-14
Hailey Gates explores global fashion and issues the industry often ignores, showing us what the world wears, and why. 6 episodes - episode 1 - Pakistan, episode 2 - Congo, episode 3 - Venezuela, episode 4 - Russia, episode 5 - Palestine, episode 6 - China
Season 2 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Packing Heat in Heels
Tue, Jun 6, 2017 44 mins
This episode covers the issue of concealed carrying of weapons, in the state of Ohio, USA.
Episode 2
Clothing and Corruption in Liberia
Tue, Jun 13, 2017 44 mins
Hailey meets the Americo-Liberians who are trying to shake Liberia out of a cultural coma by hosting "Fashion Week Liberia."
Episode 3
Beyond the Burkini in France
Tue, Jun 20, 2017 44 mins
Hailey travels to France to explore the recent rise in Islamophobia and how it's effecting the way Muslim women dress.
Episode 4
Thai Transgender Beauty Pageant
Tue, Jun 27, 2017 44 mins
Hailey travels to Thailand to explore how transgender models are redefining fashion and influencing a new generation. But does representation on the runway lead to social progress?
Episode 5
Cholita Fashion in Bolivia
Tue, Jul 11, 2017 44 mins
Hailey explores identity politics in Bolivia as exemplified by the rise of the indigenous cholita class and the used clothes trade.
Episode 6
Couture and Conflict in Lebanon
Tue, Jul 18, 2017 44 mins
Designers in Lebanon are world renowned for their glamorous gowns. Hailey travels to Beirut to see how Syrian refugees are using their skills to transform Lebanese haute couture.
Episode 7
Urban Tribes of Mexico City
Tue, Jul 25, 2017 44 mins
In Mexico City, familiar subcultures like punk and emo transform into warring urban tribes. Hailey goes to all corners of the city to find out why these unique identities have taken hold.
Episode 8
Communism, Cam Girls & Kidnapping
Tue, Aug 1, 2017 44 mins
Hailey travels to Romania, in the midst of the largest protests since the fall of communism, to find out what it's like to be the first generation of women raised in the EU.