The Swimsuit: Fashion from Poolside to Catwalk documents the modern
swimsuit's trajectory from men's underwear and circus/performance wear
to its unique niche in world fashion. It emphasizes the relationship
between fashion, media, celebrity, sport and the cultivation of the
modern body. This fascinating book provides an historical,
sociological and cultural context in which to view how the swimsuit -
and Australia, the country that significantly influenced its modern
form - migrated from the cultural and colonial periphery to the centre
of international attention. In addition, the book offers new
perspectives on national histories of the swimsuit and investigates
how traditional European fashion centers have opened up to new markets
and modes of living, bringing together influences from around the
globe. The Swimsuit is essential reading for students, scholars, and
the general reader interested in fashion, popular culture, history,
media, sport, and gender studies.
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780857851246
Publisert
2020
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1. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Bloomsbury Academic
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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