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For those who remember the late 90s and early noughties, thongs were a defining emblem of popular fashion, often poking out of low-rise jeans.

But recently, brands like M&S are seeing a surge in their thong sales since 2019, and with the resurgence of 'Y2K' style among Gen Z, it seems that thongs are back.

A browse on Instagram, Depop and Asos will show that underwear as outerwear is in fashion, with some designers even designing clothes to have a sewn in exposed thong as part of the design.

The hashtag #whaletail has 51million views on TikTok, with lots of women, and some men, incorporating them as part of their outfits.

But are thongs just fashionable wedgies?

Emma Barnett chats to stylist and creative consultant Aliz茅 Demange and culture writer Letty Cole on 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4's Woman's Hour to find out what exactly this re-emerging trend is all about.