The Showgirl Costume
An Illustrated History
Seiten
2018
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-7174-1 (ISBN)
McFarland & Co Inc (Verlag)
978-1-4766-7174-1 (ISBN)
A couture of the risque evolved on a bridge of fashion from Paris nightclubs to Las Vegas casinos. A one-time writer for sexy magazines and on style, the author, with contributions from many experts on topics from Paris to feathers and sequins explores that entertainment story, and the hedonism behind it.
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 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.
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 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.
Jane Merrill has published in 50 national magazines and has written books on fashion, lifestyle, and eighteenth century culture. She lives on the St. George Peninsula in Maine.
Table of Contents
Introduction
One • Influences
Two • The Scene Is Set
Three • New York
Four • Between the Wars
Five • High-Style Undress
Six • Accoutrements
Seven • The Berlin Revues
Eight • The Icon Is Fixed
Nine • The French Connection in Las Vegas
Ten • Interpretations
Appendix A: Fashion and the Showgirl (Cassidy Zachary)
Appendix B: The Costume of Costumes (Tracy Jenkins Yoshimura)
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 27.12.2018 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 110 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index |
| Verlagsort | Jefferson, NC |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 513 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Design / Innenarchitektur / Mode |
| Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Kunstgeschichte / Kunststile | |
| Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Theater / Ballett | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-4766-7174-5 / 1476671745 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-4766-7174-1 / 9781476671741 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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