REFLEXIONES IV.

From the crinoline to thigh highs, and from the corset to the G-string you can choose to conceal or to reveal, the important thing is to be liked and to like yourself. In this book, the history of lingerie is seen both for its elegance and from an ironic angle. Starting from the first bodices and corsets which were true instruments of constriction hidden under layers of crinolines, we come to the glittering and theatrical display of lingerie on the catwalks of the most recent fashion shows of Victoria's Secret. The century between these two extremes ushered in social changes that influenced...

Maestro en Artes Plásticas y Magíster en Estudios Culturales (Universidad Nacional de Colombia), candidato a Doctor en Estudios Sociales (Universidad Externado de Colombia). Sus propuestas artísticas se han orientado a indagar por el valor de la memoria y de la creación colectiva, particularmente en personas en situación de migración forzosa, a partir de relatos orales y prácticas u oficios significativos. En el proyecto "Mi Casa Mi Cuerpo: Migración Forzosa, Memoria y Creación Colectiva" (2008-2014) aborda la casa como espacio íntimo en el que se manifiesta el cuerpo como potencia...

Two experts in dressing well show clothing to be far more than just fabrics, colors, and accessories. For them, in work as well as personal life, dressing well and developing a personal style are fundamental to success. This is an indispensable guide for both men and women to building a wardrobe for success.

Sultry bandidas, gut-busting comicos, and terrifying monstruos--they all make appearances in Cine Mexicano. Combining art deco style with pulp fiction sensationalism, the more than 150 movie posters in Cine Mexicano are culled from the Agrasnchez Film Archive--the largest print collection of its kind. With a bilingual introduction that surveys the history of Mexican cinema, Cine Mexicano is an unforgettable exploration of gorgeous graphic art and exotic cinema at its finest.