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Did you know that knickers were originally a male garment and that divided skirts caused a scandal at the beginning of the 20th century? Would it surprise you to discover that 16th-century ladies wore piercings and 19th-century men wore corsets? Did you know that ruffs and farthingales conquered foreign courts before becoming Spanish emblems? In Historia de la indumentaria española (History of Spanish clothing), the author reveals in detail the garments, accessories and fashions that defined centuries of history. From the turbans and horned headdresses that adorned medieval women, to the Verdugo corset that revolutionized the female silhouette and marked an era, each piece is a reflection of the time, its values and its struggles. This book, as well as exploring clothing from a practical point of view, analyzes it as a cultural and social language full of meaning. Why did the neckline become such a controversial issue? Which garments were banned because they were considered too luxurious? How did the shirt evolve from a basic piece to a symbol of distinction? Among curiosities, such as slashes in men's breeches or female piercings in the 16th century and passages about costumes that caused scandal in their time, this text reconstructs the history of dress in Spain and its influence in Europe. A necessary work to discover how the garments we wear today are steeped in centuries of history and culture. After reading this book, we will understand that behind each piece there is a true revolution.
About the author
Consuelo Sanz de Bremond Lloret (Valencia, 1963) es una divulgadora histórica especializada en la indumentaria de la Edad Media y Moderna. Licenciada en Ciencias Biológicas y escritora, es autora de la novela La bordadora y coautora, junto a Javier Traité, de El olor de la Edad Media: Salud e higiene en la Europa Medieval. Ha publicado numerosos artículos en revistas especializadas y ha impartido infinidad de conferencias. Es autora del blog https: //opusincertumhispanicus.blogspot.com/
