{"product_id":"9781789149562","title":"The Virtues of Underwear","description":"Author: Nina Edwards\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781789149562\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Reaktion Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Dec 2024\u003cbr\u003ePages: 224\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLaced with illustrations of undergarments both prosaic and exotic, a global expose of the hidden meaning of knickers, lingerie, and everything in between.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book unravels the intimate narratives woven into the fabric of our most personal garments. From the first loincloths to the intricate layers of shapewear, the narrative explores the concealed world of underwear as a silent communicator of individual desire and societal affiliation. As an indicator of the pulse of fashion, underwear has evolved from minimalism to intricate designs with new materials. Beyond its role in denying our corporeal nature, underwear safeguards and exposes, reflecting our innermost desires and past experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom clean underclothing resisting carnal urges to the protective embrace of fabric, this book illuminates the profound, often hidden stories told by the garments beneath our outer layers. It rewards the reader with historical insights into both women's and men's underwear and global cultures of dress. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46857103573150,"sku":"ADS-9781789149562","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781789149562.jpg?v=1779154419","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781789149562","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}