"Written by cultural historian and fashion academic Caroline Cox, Lingerie: A Lexicon Of Style explores the fashion theory, the fetish and fun of underwear; referring to influential designers, historical trends and other significant factors that continue to shape how we perceive and wear lingerie." "This erudite examination of undergarments begins with that most controversial item of feminine garb, the corset. Why have corsets made a comeback in modern fashion? Does the trend mark a return to an idealised female form; is it simply an ironic post-modern play on traditional sexual values; or even a sign of how fetish imagery has gone mainstream? The bra likewise comes under scrutiny in a witty appraisal of its iconic appeal. Panties, stockings and suspenders; slips, peignoirs and camisoles; and athletic-inspired vests and briefs are all dissected in this fascinating study of lingerie."--BOOK JACKET.… (more)