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Laced with illustrations of undergarments both prosaic and exotic, a global expos of the hidden meaning of knickers, lingerie, and everything in between. This book unravels the intimate narratives woven into the fabric of our most personal garments. From the first loincloths to the intricate layers of shapewear, the narrative explores the concealed world of underwear as a silent communicator of individual desire and societal affiliation. As an indicator of the pulse of fashion, underwear has evolved from minimalism to intricate designs with new materials. Beyond its role in denying our corporeal nature, underwear safeguards and exposes, reflecting our innermost desires and past experiences. From clean underclothing resisting carnal urges to the protective embrace of fabric, this book illuminates the profound, often hidden stories told by the garments beneath our outer layers. It rewards the reader with historical insights into both women's and men's underwear and global cultures of dress.

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9781789149562

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"""Weaving together examples from across the centuries and around the globe, Edwards's multifaceted exploration of all things underwear is an engaging introduction to the historic, thematic, material and corporeal concerns surrounding our most intimate apparel.""--Elisabeth Gernerd, lecturer in design cultures, De Montfort University, and author of ""The Modern Venus: Dress, Underwear and Accessories in the Late 18th-Century Atlantic World"" ""Collating popular culture, literary, psychological, medical, historical and humorous references and anecdotes, Edwards skilfully weaves together informative and entertaining perspectives, histories, experiences and attitudes that tell the complex stories of underwear.""--Shaun Cole, associate professor in fashion, University of Southampton, and author of ""Gay Men's Style: Fashion, Dress and Sexuality in the 21st Century"""

"""Collating popular culture, literary, psychological, medical, historical and humorous references and anecdotes, Edwards skilfully weaves together informative and entertaining perspectives, histories, experiences and attitudes that tell the complex stories of underwear.""--Shaun Cole, associate professor in fashion, University of Southampton, and author of ""Gay Men's Style: Fashion, Dress and Sexuality in the 21st Century"""

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Nina Edwards is a freelance writer and actor living in London, UK, and the author of On the Button: The Significance of an Ordinary Item.

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