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Exposed : a history of lingerie
Colleen Hill
A beautifully illustrated overview of women’s
undergarments from the 18th century to the present, with a focus on
history, fashion, and craftsmanship
Lingerie 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 clothes—from 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 risqué
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 women’s private lives—a concept that remains important to many women
today.
Published in association with The Fashion Institute of Technology
Exhibition The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology
(06/03/14–11/15/14)