Irresistible: Art of Lingerie, 1920s-1980s - Desire Smith - Books - Schiffer Publishing Ltd - 9780764339301 - December 12, 2011
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Irresistible: Art of Lingerie, 1920s-1980s


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Slip into something more comfortable as you peruse this comprehensive overview celebrating the art of women’s underwear and lingerie. In this elegant display of vintage, collectible lingerie in satin, lace, silk, and chiffon, experience the evolving designs of modern lingerie from 1920 to 1980. From sweeping changes of a woman’s role in society to the technological advances that produced a spectrum of new colors and range of textiles, the form and style of lingerie has undergone a significant transformation. Photos, sketches, and vintage ads tell the story behind the designs for bodices, negligees, pajamas, nightgowns, bed jackets, girdles, garters, and more. Ideal for collectors, costume designers, fashion designers, and fashionistas.


170 pages, illustrations

Media Books     Hardcover Book   (Book with hard spine and cover)
Released December 12, 2011
Original release date 2012
ISBN13 9780764339301
Publishers Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Pages 176
Dimensions 221 × 282 × 25 mm   ·   1.35 kg
Language English  

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