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The Showgirl Costume: An Illustrated History

By Jane Merrill

Book information

Publisher
McFarland & Company
Year
2018
ISBN
9781476671741
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
21 MB (21665265 bytes)
Pages
\0
Time added
2022-07-05 02:09:50
DesignFashion & AccessoriesgeneralPerforming Arts

Description

Fashion is synonymous with change yet the iconic showgirl costume--feathers, sparkle and revealing clothes--has remained largely unchanged since the early 20th century. Beginning in the 1800s, a couture of the risque evolved from Paris nightclubs to Las Vegas casinos. The concept of glamour itself was in large part based on what Parisian courtesans and burlesque performers wore--a tall pretty girl with headdress, nude core with spangles, high heels and dramatic makeup became a Gallic symbol and later the trademark of Hollywood musicals. France exported costumes and millinery--as well as whole productions from the Moulin Rouge, the Lido and Folies Bergere --to the U.S. and the world. More recently, cabaret styling has translated into today's day, sport and evening clothes.

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