The Men’s Side: Function Over Fashion
Men’s clothing developed along a different path—one shaped by practicality and warfare. Most men were right-handed, and in times when carrying swords or firearms was common, having buttons on the right allowed quicker access. They could unbutton a coat with the right hand while keeping the left free to draw a weapon.
This small design choice proved so efficient that it was carried from the battlefield to the wardrobe, becoming a defining feature of men’s tailoring. Over centuries, it evolved into a silent visual cue separating “his” from “hers.”
