Second Skin: The Erotic Art of Lingerie - Hardcover

Patrice Farameh

9783942597142: Second Skin: The Erotic Art of Lingerie

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3942597144 ISBN 13: 9783942597142

Publisher: DAAB Media, 2013

Exciting, romantic, extravagant and sophisticated lingerie catches every eye. A wildly exciting journey through the sensual realm of the fabrics dreams are made of Patrice Farameh, specialist in exquisite lifestyle products, has set out on an voyage of discovery and discovered the 30 most exciting labels. Skilfully put in the limelight by the best photographers, fragile sensual masterpieces unfold in the shape of 160 large illustrations. Lingerie is the stuff of fantasy. This book is an exploration into the elements required to turn a piece of fragile fabric into an erotic design. Understanding how a designer moves from material to a creation that is a seductive work of art is almost impossible to define; this is fashion at its most intimate and sensual best...designed to heighten the senses and play with the imagination. The designers in this book, some of the best lingerie artists in the world, are incredibly skilled at translating a sense of inner desire into an external expression in satin and silk, combining luxury and longing, strength and vulnerability. Featured are collected works from: Andres Sard�, Ang�lique DeVil, Blush, Capricine, Damaris, Eternal Spirits, Fred&Ginger, French Cancan, Guia La Bruna, HMS Latex, Hopeless, I.D. Sarrieri, Jean Yu, Gonzalez, Keiko, Kiki de Montparnasse, La Perla, Lascivious, Le Boudoir de Marie, Malu Monteiro, Maya Hansen, Morgana Femme Couture, N De Samim, Nichole de Carle, Pleasure State, Strumpet & Pink, The Lake & Stars, Undrest, Valisere, Velda Lauder. Foreword by Renata Mutis Black and Kim Hoedeman, Seven Bar Foundation Founders.

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From the Back Cover:

Sexier than nudeness is a body suggestively wrapped in satin and lace Women have known it for centuries and men will be eager to confirm. Once kept demurely concealed, lingerie now pervades every fashion category, inspiring designs for day looks, loungewear, evening clothes, and accessories. This book lusciously invites the reader to enter the world of contemporary lingerie design, seductively unveiling all that the
heart desires with countless photographs of corsets, garter belts, brassieres, negligees and many more stunning accessories beyond the purely practical.

About the Author:

Patrice Farameh has established herself as a leading force in production, development and marketing in a wide range of media initiatives. A decade of worldwide experience as a journalist, editor and trend forecaster in cities throughout the world has made Patrice an acclaimed lifestyle expert.

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