?'Lingerie is
what comes nearest to a woman's heart and naturally it gives her more real and
intimate satisfaction than any other part of her wardrobe.' - Vogue, 1918
Images of lingerie have been showcased in British Vogue
since its launch in 1916. They demonstrate more than just changing fashion;
they serve as a commentary on ideas of propriety, the progress of female
emancipation and technological advancements as well as ever-changing ideals of
the female silhouette and concepts of beauty.
Divided into categories of Action, Pretty, Curvy and
Boudoir, VOGUE ESSENTIALS: LINGERIE explores the evolution of lingerie over the
100 years of Vogue's history, commenting on changing fashions, influence on
popular culture, the psychology of lingerie and its role as a liberator,
accompanied by more than 100 images from the British Vogue archive.
Published simultaneously with VOGUE ESSENTIALS: HEELS.
This irresistible series from Conran Octopus and British Vogue explores the key
pieces in a stylish woman's wardrobe and features photographs from Vogue's
peerless archive of more than a million pictures.
