--- product_id: 13768850 title: "Underwear: Fashion in Detail" price: "VT17444" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/13768850-underwear-fashion-in-detail store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Underwear: Fashion in Detail **Price:** VT17444 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Underwear: Fashion in Detail - **How much does it cost?** VT17444 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/13768850-underwear-fashion-in-detail) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Underwear: Fashion in Detail: 9781851777846: Lynn, Eleri: Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry Review: Great book! - I still haven't finished completely going through this book as I haven't had time to do much more than leaf through it, but I can already tell that even so I'm going to notice different things each time I pick it up. Great, huge color photos and detail shots. Features a few of the same garments I recognized from this book, which I already have [and which is also excellent]-- http://www.desertcart.com/Nineteenth-Century-Fashion-Detail-Johnston/dp/1851775722/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1293738918&sr=8-1 The overlap isn't a big surprise, since the garments are fabulous and come from the same museum, but even so I'm glad I have this book in addition to the other one. The clothing is in mint condition, and the detail shots are huge, very clear and well-lit. The book is very reasonably priced for being a large hardcover with glossy photos-- quality paper, they didn't cheap out. My one complaint of both this book and the other one is that there aren't more photos-- sometimes there is only one close-up photo of an area of the garment, with a minimalist black and white line drawing to illustrate what the whole piece looks like. Personally, I'd really love just a simple establishing shot of the whole thing so I know what I'm looking at and can appreciate the detail even more. Still, even with that it's a fantastic book for anyone remotely interested in clothing, art or design and a great reference material for costumers/re-enactors. It's nice to see a focus on the underpinnings of historical garments which were hugely dependent upon what was underneath to create such extreme silhouettes. Review: continuing a fantastic series . . . - I bought this book primarily because I have all the other books in the series, and love them all. But I was pleasantly surprised how good it is ! It is basically a history of undergarments, for both women and men. Like the others in the series, it concentrates on details, which, as another reviewer has commented, means sometimes you would like to see a bigger photo of the whole garment, but the information is excellent. My only complaint is, I would have liked to see more nightwear, negligees, dressing gowns, and even smoking jackets, and maybe a few less corsets , bras, and girdles. But it is a wonderful addition to the wonderful series of studies from the V &A. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #586,965 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #929 in Men's Underwear Briefs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (102) | | Dimensions | 9 x 0.9 x 11.75 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | ISBN-10 | 1851777849 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1851777846 | | Item Weight | 2.76 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 224 pages | | Publication date | May 6, 2014 | | Publisher | V & A Publishing | ## Images ![Underwear: Fashion in Detail - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OdAXPlXCL.jpg) ![Underwear: Fashion in Detail - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71LzkG65SCL.jpg) ![Underwear: Fashion in Detail - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71redWVFN4L.jpg) ![Underwear: Fashion in Detail - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91qris+HUXL.jpg) ![Underwear: Fashion in Detail - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81iQhRRk0kL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! *by C***. on December 30, 2010* I still haven't finished completely going through this book as I haven't had time to do much more than leaf through it, but I can already tell that even so I'm going to notice different things each time I pick it up. Great, huge color photos and detail shots. Features a few of the same garments I recognized from this book, which I already have [and which is also excellent]-- http://www.amazon.com/Nineteenth-Century-Fashion-Detail-Johnston/dp/1851775722/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1293738918&sr=8-1 The overlap isn't a big surprise, since the garments are fabulous and come from the same museum, but even so I'm glad I have this book in addition to the other one. The clothing is in mint condition, and the detail shots are huge, very clear and well-lit. The book is very reasonably priced for being a large hardcover with glossy photos-- quality paper, they didn't cheap out. My one complaint of both this book and the other one is that there aren't more photos-- sometimes there is only one close-up photo of an area of the garment, with a minimalist black and white line drawing to illustrate what the whole piece looks like. Personally, I'd really love just a simple establishing shot of the whole thing so I know what I'm looking at and can appreciate the detail even more. Still, even with that it's a fantastic book for anyone remotely interested in clothing, art or design and a great reference material for costumers/re-enactors. It's nice to see a focus on the underpinnings of historical garments which were hugely dependent upon what was underneath to create such extreme silhouettes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ continuing a fantastic series . . . *by D***S on December 11, 2010* I bought this book primarily because I have all the other books in the series, and love them all. But I was pleasantly surprised how good it is ! It is basically a history of undergarments, for both women and men. Like the others in the series, it concentrates on details, which, as another reviewer has commented, means sometimes you would like to see a bigger photo of the whole garment, but the information is excellent. My only complaint is, I would have liked to see more nightwear, negligees, dressing gowns, and even smoking jackets, and maybe a few less corsets , bras, and girdles. But it is a wonderful addition to the wonderful series of studies from the V &A. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book! *by W***5 on December 2, 2010* This book is amazing! It gives detailed information about undergarment history--measurements, types of fabric used, types of "support" for corsets and the like, plus history of that particular garment. A must for any fashion enthusiast or historical interpreter looking for a period correct impression. The only down side, is it gives sketches of the garments, but not a full picture--only shows closeups on some. An excellent addition to my fashion library! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/13768850-underwear-fashion-in-detail](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/13768850-underwear-fashion-in-detail) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*