The Virtues of Underwear
eBook - ePub

The Virtues of Underwear

Modesty, Flamboyance and Filth

  1. 224 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Virtues of Underwear

Modesty, Flamboyance and Filth

About this book

Laced with illustrations of undergarments both prosaic and exotic, a global exposé of the hidden meaning of knickers, lingerie, and everything in between. This book unravels the intimate narratives woven into the fabric of our most personal garments. From the first loincloths to the intricate layers of shapewear, the narrative explores the concealed world of underwear as a silent communicator of individual desire and societal affiliation. As an indicator of the pulse of fashion, underwear has evolved from minimalism to intricate designs with new materials. Beyond its role in denying our corporeal nature, underwear safeguards and exposes, reflecting our innermost desires and past experiences. From clean underclothing resisting carnal urges to the protective embrace of fabric, this book illuminates the profound, often hidden stories told by the garments beneath our outer layers. It rewards the reader with historical insights into both women's and men's underwear and global cultures of dress.

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Yes, you can access The Virtues of Underwear by Nina Edwards in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Design & Fashion Design. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781789149562
eBook ISBN
9781789149920
Topic
Design

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. 1 What Is Underwear For?
  8. 2 Codpiece and Corset
  9. 3 Modesty and the Immodest Torso
  10. 4 Outer to Under and Back Again
  11. 5 Fabric and Fit
  12. 6 Medical and Other Practical Matters
  13. 7 Economic and Religious Concerns
  14. 8 The Underwear Drawer
  15. GLOSSARY
  16. REFERENCES
  17. BIBLIOGRAPHY
  18. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  19. PHOTO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
  20. INDEX