Download or read book A Century of Lingerie written by Karoline Newman and published by Booksales. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedic look at the changing fashions in undergarments, from the purely practical to the wildest fantasies of the boudoir. Here are all the stories behind the designers and personalities that shaped how women perceive themselves and their bodies, as well as a decade-by-decade view of lingerie in context with other fashions and social changes.