Polemology Positions

Polemology Positions

Share this post

Polemology Positions
Polemology Positions
Who Wore it Better?
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

Who Wore it Better?

Good design is timeless

Jan 07, 2022
∙ Paid

Share this post

Polemology Positions
Polemology Positions
Who Wore it Better?
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share

Which do you prefer, the renaissance bourguignotte, or the 20th Century Adrian? The first is designed to deflect downward strikes from cavalry swords, while the second is designed to stop overhead shrapnel and shell fragments. There is in fact a direct line of design descent between the two by way of the Parisian fire department, which is still wearing …

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Polemology Positions to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Polemology Positions
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More