Design and Architecture
Sun Seekers in SoCal; Kurt Cobain’s fashion legacy
Over 100 years ago “nature boys” and TB sufferers came to Southern California seeking its healthful sun. We hear how the region’s curative powers birthed experimental architecture and a massive “wellness” industry.
By Frances Anderton • • 28m ListenOver 100 years ago “nature boys” and TB sufferers came to Southern California seeking its healthful sun. We hear how the region’s curative powers birthed experimental architecture and a massive “wellness” industry. And 25 years after Kurt Cobain’s death, we explore his unlikely impact on fashion.
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2 storiesFrom 'Sun Seekers' to the wellness industry, how SoCal birthed a global trend
In the late 19th century and early twentieth century, “nature boys” -- bearded, vegetarian men, typically from Germany -- and many people suffering from tuberculosis made their way to California.
Read the story18 minKurt Cobain, accidental fashion icon
On April 5, 1994, Kurt Cobain died of an apparent suicide. The singer and guitarist of the mega-rock band Nirvana was just 27 years old.
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