Lycra : How A Fiber Shaped America. by O'Connor, Kaori

Table of Contents: “…3. dupont's family of fibers and the birth of lycra4. launching lycra; 5. lycra, aerobics and the rise of the legging.…”
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World fashion tour. Volume 13, Episode 202

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Frontbum dancin'

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Lingerie. by Carl, Klaus

Table of Contents: “…Foreword; Glossary; Baby doll; Batiste; Bikini; Bloomers; Body Stocking; Brassiere; Bustle; Corset; Corset cover; Cretonne; Crinoline; Dimity; Dressing gown (also called a robe); Embroidery; Farthingale (vertugadin or vertugade); Filling (also called weft, woof, or pick); Flannel; French panty and pettipants; Fustian; Garter belt; Garters (bands); Garters (straps); Girdle; Guêpière (also called French cinch, waistcincher, and waspie); Jersey; Lace; Lawn; Lycra and Lastex; Mastodeton; Moiré; Muslin; Negligee; Nightgown; Nylon; Pajamas; Pannier; Petticoat; Plain weave (also called taffeta weave).…”
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Producing fashion : commerce, culture, and consumers

Table of Contents: “…California casual : lifestyle marketing and men's leisurewear, 1930-1960 / William Scott ; Marlboro men : outside masculinities and commercial modeling in postwar America / Elspeth Brown ; The body and the brand : how Lycra shaped America / Kaori O'Connor -- Customer reactions, consumer adaptations. …”
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