À la Junon, en Fichu, à la Greque, à la Douce Raillerie, En Echèlle. à la Dictinction, à la Zephire, Bonnet à l’Argus, à la Janot, en Rouleaux, Dormeuse, Petite Plissade, à la Harpie, à la Belle Poule, à la Reine, Baigneuse, Bonnet à la Candeur, le Bandeau d’Amour, le Parterre Galant, Baigneuse.
Hairstyles France 18th century. Various head-dresses from the books of fashion of the time.
À la Junon, en Fichu, à la Greque, à la Douce Raillerie, En Echèlle, à la Dictinction, à la Zephire, Bonnet à l’Argus, à la Janot, en Rouleaux, Dormeuse, Petite Plissade, à la Harpie, à la Belle Poule, à la Reine, Baigneuse, Bonnet à la Candeur, le Bandeau d’Amour, le Parterre Galant, Baigneuse.
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.
