By 
Chris Vogtherr
 | 
TED Institute Talk

A rallying cry for office shorts

It's time for men to "Free the Knee" at work. In the scorching days of summer women can wear professional skirts but men are impractically confined to long trousers all year round. By spreading a "Free the Knee" campaign, Chris Vogtherr challenges the notion that shorts are unprofessional.

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