L’Histoire Imprevue Des Dessous Féminins by Cecil St. Laurent, 1966

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A visually striking and intellectually provocative vintage French book exploring the cultural history of women’s undergarments as symbols of femininity, … Read more A visually striking and intellectually provocative vintage French book exploring the cultural history of women’s undergarments as symbols of femininity, power, and social change.

Published in Paris in 1966 by Solar Éditeur, The Impure History of Women’s Undergarments traces the evolution of intimate dress from antiquity through the modern era. Richly illustrated throughout, the book combines classical sculpture, historical engravings, modernist drawings, and surreal imagery to examine how undergarments have reflected and shaped ideas of modesty, sensuality, and identity.

The presentation is as compelling as the content. Bound in a bold lace-patterned and textures cover in blush pink and black, this volume feels both scholarly and visually seductive, making it an exceptional decorative object as well as a cultural reference. It is the kind of book meant to be displayed openly on a coffee table, in a dressing room, or within a curated library, inviting conversation and closer inspection to be poured over again and again.

A beautiful and thought-provoking piece for interior designers, fashion historians, stylists, and collectors of French visual culture and mid-century design.

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Excellent condition. One very small scratch on the cover label. The binding is solid and well preserved Pages are clean and intact with no loose or missing plates. Overall a very lovely and display-worthy copy.

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France 1966
Publisher Solar Éditeur
Language French
Hardcover with decorative patterned binding
Illustrated throughout with black and white and color plates See less