Shaun Cole
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Men's fashion, particularly the trends involving undergarments, was once reserved for the elite; today it has become democratized, clear proof of social progress. The aestheticism of the body so highly valued by the Greeks seems to have regained a prominent place in the masculine world. Mirroring the evolution of society's values, the history of underwear also highlights the continuous, dancing exchange that exists between women's styles and men's...
Author
Language
Français
Description
Si à une certaine époque la mode masculine, et celle des sous-vêtements en particulier, était réservée à une élite, elle s'est aujourd'hui démocratisée, preuve manifeste de l'évolution de notre société. L'esthétisme du corps tant prisé par les Grecs semble retrouver une place prépondérante dans l'univers masculin. Miroir de l'évolution des mœurs, l'histoire des sous-vêtements souligne également le ballet incessant d'emprunts existant...
Publisher
Yale University Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
The style of the dandy is elegant but bold-dedicated to the perfection of taste. This meticulously choreographed look has a vibrant history; the legacy of Beau Brummell, the original dandy of Regency England, can be traced in the clothing of urban dandies today. Dandy Style celebrates 250 years of male self-expression, investigating the portraiture and wardrobe of the fashionable British man. Combining fashion, art, and photography, the historic and...
