On the inaugural episode of the Fad Files, Adam and Erin comb through the soft, sensual history of shag carpet.
 
Select Sources:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.therugwarehouse.com/blog/rich-origin-iconic-shag-rug.htm⁠" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Rug Warehouse</a></li>
 <li><a href="​​https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/vintage-shag-rugs/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Nazmiyal Antique Rugs</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://retrorenovation.com/2012/01/16/wall-to-wall-carpeting-history-from-the-1950s-to-today-an-exclusive-interview-with-emily-morrow-shaw-floors/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Retro Renovation Interview with Emily Morrow</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.curbed.com/2021/01/viral-homes-crazy-house-listings-70s-shag-carpet.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Curbed 2021 Florida Family Purchases Home</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://la.curbed.com/2017/10/29/16561746/jayne-mansfield-death-documentary" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jayne Mansfield's Pink Palace</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://archive.curbed.com/2020/3/18/21182271/flokati-rug-history-amy-azzarito-elements-of-a-home-excerpt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Jackie O & Flokati Rugs</a></li>
</ul>

On the inaugural episode of the Fad Files, Adam and Erin comb through the soft, sensual history of shag carpet. Select Sources: Rug Warehouse Nazmiyal Antique Rugs Retro Renovation Interview with Emily Morrow Curbed 2021 Florida Family Purchases Home Jayne Mansfield's Pink Palace Jackie O & Flokati Rugs

On the inaugural episode of the Fad Files, Adam and Erin comb through the soft, sensual history of shag carpet.
 
Select Sources:
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://www.therugwarehouse.com/blog/rich-origin-iconic-shag-rug.htm⁠" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rug Warehouse</a></li>
 <li><a href="​​https://nazmiyalantiquerugs.com/vintage-shag-rugs/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nazmiyal Antique Rugs</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://retrorenovation.com/2012/01/16/wall-to-wall-carpeting-history-from-the-1950s-to-today-an-exclusive-interview-with-emily-morrow-shaw-floors/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Retro Renovation Interview with Emily Morrow</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://www.curbed.com/2021/01/viral-homes-crazy-house-listings-70s-shag-carpet.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Curbed 2021 Florida Family Purchases Home</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://la.curbed.com/2017/10/29/16561746/jayne-mansfield-death-documentary" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jayne Mansfield's Pink Palace</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://archive.curbed.com/2020/3/18/21182271/flokati-rug-history-amy-azzarito-elements-of-a-home-excerpt" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jackie O &amp; Flokati Rugs</a></li>
</ul>

1 - Shag Carpet (1970s)

Adam and Erin are curious about fads: specifically why they blow up and what makes them disappear. Each week, they'll dig into a new decade to try to understand the rise and fall of a forgotten American icon. 

If you're into outrageous personalities, pop culture oddities, and fashion choices that make you hide your old photos - this one's for you.

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Adam and Erin are curious about fads: specifically why they blow up and what makes them disappear. Each week, they'll dig into a new decade to try to understand the rise and fall of a forgotten American icon. If you're into outrageous personalities, pop culture oddities, and fashion choices that make you hide your old photos - this one's for you.

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