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The Virtues of Underwear : Modesty, Flamboyance and Filth - Nina Edwards

The Virtues of Underwear

Modesty, Flamboyance and Filth

By: Nina Edwards

Hardcover | 1 December 2024

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Laced with illustrations of undergarments both prosaic and exotic, a global expose 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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