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Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.
Author: Colleen Hill Publisher: ISBN: 9780300208863 Category : Fashion Languages : en Pages : 0
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"Exposed: a history of lingerie" traces developments in intimate apparel from the eighteenth century to the present. There are two types of lingerie, hard and soft. Hard lingerie includes corsets, bustles, and structured bras, whiile soft lingerie consists of unstructured garments, such as slips, nightgowns, and panties. "Exposed" begins with a sky blue corset and ends with a sapphire blue bra and panty set from luxury label La Perla..."--from exhibition flyer.
Author: Jane Farrell-Beck Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press ISBN: 9780812218350 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 268
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Over the years the bra has been stereotyped as an object of seduction, glamour, and even oppression. In Uplift: A History of the Bra in America Jane Farrell-Beck and Colleen Gau use this item of clothing to gauge the social history of women and to understand the business history of fashion. Viewing fashion as a means to entertainment, self-creation, and everyday art, the authors illuminate the effect the brassiere has had on women's lives—their style, health, and economic opportunity. Rich in examples from advertising, movies, and other areas of popular culture, Uplift moves beyond featherbones and fiberfill to provide a sense of the dynamic relationship of the bra to wider issues in society.
Author: Cora Harrington Publisher: Ten Speed Press ISBN: 0399580646 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 152
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A comprehensive and accessible illustrated guide to lingerie from intimates expert Cora Harrington, founder of The Lingerie Addict, the internet's top intimate apparel blog. While many love the idea of wearing special underthings, lingerie can be intimidating. How is it supposed to fit? How do you take care of it all? Is lingerie really for me? In this beautiful and empowering guide, lingerie expert Cora Harrington demystifies intimate apparel, making it accessible to all sizes, ages, and budgets. Covering everything from basic bras and panties to special occasion wear, shapewear, hosiery, corsets, and more, this no-nonsense handbook empowers you to confidently buy, wear, and care for the underpinnings of your dreams.
Author: Eleri Lynn Publisher: Victoria & Albert Museum ISBN: 9781851777846 Category : Design Languages : en Pages : 0
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Chronicles the history of women's and men's underwear from the sixteenth century to the present, with color photographs, sketches, and historical notes for each garment.