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The swimsuit : fashion from poolside to catwalk

Schmidt, Christine (Christine Margaret), 1958-

Overview

This volume 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.

• Publisher: Berg
• Subject: Bathing suits History. / Bathing suits History 20th century. / Bathing suits History 21st century. / Bathing suits Australia.
• ISBN: 0857851225, 0857851233, 9780857851222, 9780857851239

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Call Number	Copies	Material	Location
GT2077.S35 2012	1	BOOK	ARTS