Top row left: French costumes of the years 1778-1779, 1774-1779, 1778-1780. Right: French Fashion of the 1787, 1792, 1787. Bottom row left: French fashion of 1778 to 1780 1774 to 1779, 1777 to 1780. Right: Fashion of 1781 and 1784.
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.
Couture: then and now Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically.
