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Exposed: A History of Lingerie Hardcover – August 5, 2014

by Colleen Hill (Author), Valerie Steele (Introduction)

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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

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The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology
(06/03/14–11/15/14)

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180 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Yale University Press
Publication date

August 5, 2014
Dimensions

10.51 x 7.85 x 0.89 inches
ISBN-10

0300208863
ISBN-13

978-0300208863
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The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology
(06/03/14–11/15/14) ― The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology Published On: 2014-11-15

About the Author

Colleen Hill is associate curator of accessories and Valerie Steele is director and chief curator, both at The Museum at FIT.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press; First Edition (August 5, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300208863
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0300208863
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.11 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.51 x 7.85 x 0.89 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,533,736 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1,114 in Fashion History
- #1,175 in Textile & Costume (Books)
- #3,040 in Fashion Design

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Colleen Hill is curator of costume and accessories at The Museum at FIT, New York, and a PhD candidate at London College of Fashion.

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Greg jarvie

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Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2020

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Good layout and accompanying reviews of fashions

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James R. Holland

Too Much Like A Sales Catalogue

Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020

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Although the title of this book is "Exposed" it was really mostly a catalogue of where various types of Lingerie can be purchased. Most of the book's illustrations showed the various outfits on partial department store mannequins. It was probably the most useful to women who didn't know what various combinations of lingerie are called or where those combinations can be. purchased. There wasn't much information included in this book that can't be found in various manufacture's catalogue or websites such as Agent Provocateur, Victoria's Secret or some of the Chinese Lingerie Websites.

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