If one were to picture a high-stakes courtroom drama on late-night television, one would likely see a distinctive image: figures clad in flowing black robes, white collars neatly pressed, and most importantly, the iconic wigs perched solemnly atop their heads.
It may come as a surprise that this curious relic of fashion, born in the late 17th century, still holds a place in courts. Yet despite recent debates in the United Kingdom, the wig remains one of the most enduring symbols of the legal…
Heady history of wigs in court: the case for Hong Kong lawyers to keep them on
