The Swimsuit - Fashion from Poolside to Catwalk (Paperback, New)

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.

General

Imprint:	Berg Publishers
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	December 2012
Authors:	Christine Schmidt
Dimensions:	244 x 172 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	163
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-85785-123-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Industrial / commercial art & design > Fashion design Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > Popular culture Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > Customs & folklore > Costume, clothes & fashion Promotions
LSN:	0-85785-123-3
Barcode:	9780857851239

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