https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2009/01/11/synthetic-man/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 08:18:55 -0400<![CDATA[Susan Crane&#8217;s book on Ritual, Identity and Clothing During the 100 Years War has a chapter on &#8220;Talking Garments&#8221;. In those days who people were was signified by what they wore. The inner was represented by the outer. The clothes made the man.]]>Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:41:02 -0500<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2009/01/11/synthetic-man-n186980