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A History of Lingerie
Colleen Hill; With an introduction by Valerie Steele
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Format: ClothPrice: $30.00
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 Schedule:
The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology
(06/03/14–11/15/14)
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology
(06/03/14–11/15/14)
‘The enduring allure of lingerie, with its conflicting functions of revealing and concealing, is captured in this visually stunning survey of the history of women’s underwear, from the mid-18th century to the present day. . .Charting the development of ideas about the female body and notions of propriety, it is a feast for fashion-conscious eyes.'—The Lady
Publication Date: August 5, 2014
Publishing Partner: Published in association with The Fashion Institute of Technology
80 color illus.
