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Underwear and Fashion: Lingerie, corsetry and hosiery
The authors correlate lingerie with emancipation, querying whether it asserts newfound freedoms or simply adjusts to conform to changing social values. The result is a rigorous scientific rationale spiced with a zest of humour. And the tinier lingerie gets, the more scholarly attention it deserves.
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The Story of Men’s Underwear
Men’s fashion, particularly the trends involving undergarments, was once reserved for the elite; today it has become democratised, clear proof of social progress. Mirroring the evolution of society’s values, the history of underwear also highlights the continuous, dancing exchange that exists between women’s styles and men’s fashion.
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Creat your own sunshine!
International Women's Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements of women. It is also a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. Let's find a book to bring a smile for your women!
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The Story of Lingerie (Part 2)
Many women indulge in lingerie to please men. Yet, ever since Antiquity, women have always kept lingerie hidden away under outer garments. Thus, lingerie must be more than erotic bait. Authors Muriel Barbier and Shazia Boucher have researched iconography to explore the relationship of lingerie to society, the economy and the corridors of intimacy.
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The Story of Lingerie
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The Underside of Fashion
"What do the thousands of images of lingerie on perfectly sculpted bodies that we see spread across magazines say about our society?" Read more and discover the answer.
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Happy Belated 14 July! Bastille Day AND National Nude Day!
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The Naked Truth
On Parkstone is a free interactive art blog in four languages, you will find weekly new articles on artists, art history, exhibitions, etc. Contributions welcome.
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