The swimsuit
Kennedy, Sarah2007
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A retrospective look at the swimsuit, charting its evolution from woolen bathing costume through its introduction into mainstream fashion and beauty pageants to catwalk shows. Includes the work of designers from the early 21st century couture houses.
Main title:
The swimsuit / by Sarah Kennedy
Author:
Imprint:
London Carlton Books 2007
Collation:
304 p. colour illustrations
Notes:
Also titled: Vintage swimwear: a history of twentieth-century fashions
Contents:
From Brighton to BiarritzThe St Tropez setStar qualityThe beauty pageantThe return of the hourglassThe birth of the bikiniThe fabulous fiftiesFar-out groovesThe beach babe revolutionCalendar girls and pin-upsLet's get physicalNew-luxe ninetiesPost-millennium trendsDesigners and brands
ISBN:
9781844420797 (hbk 9781847325525 pbk)
Dewey class:
391.009 SWI
Local class:
391.009
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
113809
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 391.009 SWI | Available |