The Swimsuit: Fashion from Poolside to Catwalk (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780857851222)

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.

Author: Christine Schmidt
ISBN-10: 0857851225
ISBN-13: 9780857851222
Publisher: Berg Publishers
Language: English
Published: 12/06/2012
Pages: 163
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.70h x 6.60w x 0.60d