Vogue Essentials: Lingerie
Vogue Essentials: Lingerie by Anna Cryer, published by Octopus Publishing Group on May 6, 2025, is a visually rich exploration of lingerie through the lens of British Vogue’s history. This edition, comprising 160 pages, delves into the evolution of lingerie over the past century, showcasing how it reflects changing fashions, societal norms, and ideals of beauty. The book features over 100 images from the Vogue archive, providing a comprehensive look at the significance of lingerie in women’s wardrobes.
Readers will find that Vogue Essentials: Lingerie is organized into categories such as Stretch & Go, Pretty Things, Under Control, and After Dark, each highlighting different aspects of lingerie and its cultural impact. The book discusses the psychology of lingerie and its role as a liberator, making it a thoughtful addition to the realms of fashion and self-help. With its focus on both the aesthetic and historical significance of lingerie, this publication serves as a valuable resource for those interested in fashion, photography, and the evolution of women’s clothing.
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‘From silk slips to bondage bras and Kate Moss’ barely-there vest top – the evolution of lingerie over 100 years of Vogue’s history is revealed in a stunning new book.’ Mail Online
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‘Lingerie is what comes nearest to a woman’s heart and naturally it gives her more real and intimate satisfaction than any other part of her wardrobe.’ Vogue, 1918
Images of lingerie have been showcased in British Vogue since its launch in 1916. They demonstrate more than just changing fashion; they serve as a commentary on ideas of propriety, the progress of female emancipation and technological advancements as well as ever-changing ideals of the female silhouette and concepts of beauty.
Divided into categories of Stretch & Go, Pretty Things, Under Control and After Dark, Vogue Essentials: Lingerie explores the evolution of lingerie over the 100 years of Vogue‘s history, commenting on changing fashions, influence on popular culture, the psychology of lingerie and its role as a liberator, accompanied by more than 100 images from the British Vogue archive.
Part of an irresistible series from Conran Octopus and British Vogue that explores the key pieces in a stylish woman’s wardrobe and features photographs from Vogue‘s peerless archive of more than a million pictures.
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