num_pages: 180
description: A beautifully illustrated overview of womens undergarments from the 18th century to the present with a focus on history fashion and craftsmanshipLingerie is a subject of enduring fascination. As the final barrier to the fully nude body it is simultaneously modest and erotic. This compelling and eye-catching publication surveys lingerie from the mid-18th century to the present covering a broad range of foundation garments intimate apparel and lounging clothesfrom bras and corsets to slips peignoirs and tea gowns. All pieces are gorgeously illustrated in color. Stunning historical garments from well-known fashion houses such as Christian Dior are included as is risqu contemporary lingerie by labels such as Agent Provocateur. When viewed as a whole these pieces illustrate important developments in fashion over time such as changes in silhouette shifting ideals of propriety and advancements in technology. While a number of the pieces featured in the book were worn hundreds of years ago the majority date from the 20th century. It was at that time that lingerie started to become as beautiful and alluring as it was functional. Authors Colleen Hill and Valerie Steele show that the decorative highly feminine styles from the early 1900s set a new precedent for the importance of lingerie in womens private livesa concept that remains important to many women today. Published in association with The Fashion Institute of TechnologyExhibition The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology(06/03/1411/15/14)
language: English
title: Exposed: A History of Lingerie
publisher: Yale University Press