Bra: A Thousand Years of Style, Support and Seduction

by Stephanie Pedersen

Book Overview

From the Suffragettes to the Supremes, from Marilyn Monroe to Madonna, the bra has had more impact than any other item of clothing on shaping generations of women. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 071532067X
• ISBN13: 9780715320679
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 7.2"

Customer Reviews

Bra: A Thousand Years Of Style, Support & Seduction

Very helpful, and has alot of wonderful information.

Pedersen is excellent researcher

Although the cover insinuates tittilation, the information packed into this book is historically accurate and detailed, with photographs backing up information. The book is logically laid out and would be a perfect part of any woman's studies course or project for such a class. The presentation is such that this would also make a conversational coffee table book - espcially when combined with other Pedersen books like "Shoes". Highly recommended.

History made fashionable

Though this is a history of breast treatments (it includes binding and corsets which pre-date the bra), Bra: A Thousand Years of Style, Support & Seduction is also a social commentary, explaining what it must've been like to live in the various eras before our own. The art is amazing--and fun.

Sexy and smart

What a fun book! You get a heaping helping of history--Pedersen has really done her research--as well as gorgeous art. This would make a great gift for the fashionista in your life