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the swimsuit a history of twentieth century fashions
from bloomers to bikinis practical sportswear to sexy fashion statement the swimsuit pays glorious glossy tribute to bathing wear in all its incarnations . it marries design history to stunning photography showcasing images of vintage costumes along with illustrations gathered from diverse sources fashion magazines advertising and manufacturers archives including that of the portland knitting company later jantzen and cole of california.organized chronologically the book focuses on such special topics as the bikini beauty pageants and brands as well as the creations of the great couture houses of the early twentieth century and present day swimsuit only designers . intriguing visually and historically the swimsuit is not just about an item of clothing ; it is about women themselves the way theyve styled themselves and their relationship to their own bodies set against a fabulous background of social changes and trends .
paperback carlton publishing group 2009 isbn13 9781847323828 isbn10 1847323820
abridged n isbn 13 9781847323828 number in series 1 number of pages 304 publisher sterling pub co inc release date 62135769600000