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Bizarre Bras
One of the most successful cultural events in New Zealand is the World of WearableArt, an annual competition and award show that explores the intersection of fashion and art. This unique annual event, which draws an audience to Wellington of over 50,000 people, is the biggest of its kind in the world and is supported with entries from a huge range of international designers and artists. One of the favourite and most enduring categories in the show is the Bizarre Bra, in which designers are free to create bras from a breathtaking range of material and styles. This book, Bizarre Bras, collects together the most creative, outrageous and compelling examples of Bizarre Bras over recent years. Here you will fi nd bras made out of dead hedgehog skins, old telephones and wire, human hair, chrome teapots, imitation pistols, a typewriter, and countless different kinds of fabrics and materials. This is a wonderfully creative, quirky and unique book, that will delight anyone with an interest in fashion and design. The majority of funds raised through the sale of this book will go to the Breast Cancer Research Trust, one of the main causes supported by the World of WearableArt.
Second Skin
Sexier than nudeness is a body suggestively wrapped in satin and lace - women have known it for centuries and men will be eager to confirm. Once kept demurely concealed, lingerie now pervades every fashion category, inspiring designs for day looks, loungewear, evening clothes, and accessories. This book lusciously invites the reader to enter the world of contemporary lingerie design, seductively unveiling all that the heart desires with countless photographs of corsets, garter belts, brassieres, negligees and many more stunning accessories beyond the purely practical.
Bared
Bared: Contemporary Poetry and Art on Bras and Breasts collects the work of 170 contemporary women poets and artists. Exploring the gendered narratives that clothe and fashion the body, gender subversion, the traditional male gaze, feminist theories, and more, the artists and poets collected in Bared: Contemporary Poetry and Art on Bras and Breasts resist given narratives about the breast and bra by boldly presenting alternatives in written and visual art.
Bra Wonders
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No Lumps, Thank You
What do fishing reels, oranges, and antlers have in common? How about teacups, maracas, and pears? Find out in no lumps, thank you: a bra anthologie - an uplifting and entertaining photographic collection of playful brassieres created from a wide and wild variety of common objects. From "Nest Enhancement," two bird nests adorned with delicate flowers and string, to "Hot Ta-tas," colorful Mexican bowls filled with peppers sporting braided green onion straps, artist Meg Spielman Peldo creates remarkably clever images that appeal to both sexes and virtually all age groups. No matter what your relationship is with breasts and bras, this book will bring a smile to your spirit and a chuckle to your heart, with its quirky interpretations of the silly terms for them. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the fight against breast cancer.
Hidden Delights
"ArtKitchen Gallery and Gallery A, both located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, ascertained that there is a lot more to art and lingerie than first meets the eye. Upon investigating, they realized that for both artists and spectators sexuality in all its guises often plays a major role in art. Aren't many driven by sexual fantasies and desires, even downright lust when making or contemplating a work of art? They found many examples throughout the ages where eroticism is the predominant factor and decided to give it a contemporary twist. Therefore, their original concept, lingerie designed by artists, was widened to erotize the project even more. The result is a special edition that contains the highly imaginative designs and interpretations of twenty five artists working in a variety of disciplines. "Hidden delights" also includes a historical essay with documentary images and additional information about the participating artists and their contributions."
Exposed
"Exposed: a history of lingerie" traces developments in intimate apparel from the eighteenth century to the present. There are two types of lingerie, hard and soft. Hard lingerie includes corsets, bustles, and structured bras, whiile soft lingerie consists of unstructured garments, such as slips, nightgowns, and panties. "Exposed" begins with a sky blue corset and ends with a sapphire blue bra and panty set from luxury label La Perla..."--from exhibition flyer.
Irresistible
In this elegant display of vintage, collectible lingerie in satin, lace, silk, and chiffon, experience the changing designs of modern lingerie from 1920 to 1980. From sweeping changes in a woman's role in society to the technological advances that produced a spectrum of flower tints, the form and style of lingeries has undergone a significant transformation. Photos, sketches, and vintage advertisement.
Uplift
Over the years the bra has been stereotyped as an object of seduction, glamour, and even oppression. In Uplift: A History of the Bra in America Jane Farrell-Beck and Colleen Gau use this item of clothing to gauge the social history of women and to understand the business history of fashion. Viewing fashion as a means to entertainment, self-creation, and everyday art, the authors illuminate the effect the brassiere has had on women's lives—their style, health, and economic opportunity. Rich in examples from advertising, movies, and other areas of popular culture, Uplift moves beyond featherbones and fiberfill to provide a sense of the dynamic relationship of the bra to wider issues in society.
Support and Seduction
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.
