Support and Seduction

The History of Corsets and Bras

• Author(s): Béatrice Fontanel,
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Pages: 160
• ISBN_10: 0810982080
  ISBN_13: 9780810982086
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Art / History / General , Design / Fashion & Accessories , Design / Textile & Costume , Health & Fitness / Beauty & Grooming , Social Science / Women's Studies ,

Description:... Thoughout the ages, women's breasts have been subjected to the endless whims of fashion. From the ancient Greeks to Mae West and Madonna, this light-hearted book charts the changing shapes of female beauty. The elegant and amusing images - including fashion drawings, paintings, photographs, and film stills - illustrate the often surprising history of the garments women have worn for support - and seduction.