The swimsuit - Christine Schmidt

The Swimsuit: Fashion from Poolside to Catwalk documents
the modern swimsuit's trajectory from men's underwear and
circus/performance wear to its unique niche in world fashion. It
emphasizes the relationship between fashion, media, celebrity, sport and
the cultivation of the modern body. This fascinating book
provides an historical, sociological and cultural context in which to
view how the swimsuit - and Australia, the country that significantly
influenced its modern form - migrated from the cultural and colonial
periphery to the centre of international attention. In addition, the
book offers new perspectives on national histories of the swimsuit and
investigates how traditional European fashion centers have opened up to
new markets and modes of living, bringing together influences from
around the globe. The Swimsuit is
essential reading for students, scholars, and the general reader
interested in fashion, popular culture, history, media, sport, and
gender studies.