Unsuitable by Eleanor Medhurst
From Sappho and Suffragettes to t-shirts and TikTok, a fascinating journey through the history and politics of lesbian clothing.
‘Charts the myriad styles of women-loving women through the ages' -- The Guardian
‘Unsuitable is an essential read that shines a light on a rich and often obscured legacy.’ -- Oxford University Press blog
'An absolutely fascinating study of lesbian clothing, in all its unpredictable variety, over continents and centuries.' -- Emma Donoghue, author of 'Room'; 'The Pull of the Stars' and 'Passions Between Women'
'A charming, enlightening and inspiring history of a too-often overlooked identity.' -- Paul Baker, author of 'Camp!', 'Outrageous!' and 'Fabulosa!'
'A wonderful, celebratory and joyously queer insight into lesbian fashion--I loved it.' -- Tasha Suri, award-winning author of the 'Burning Kingdoms' trilogy
'Whether it's Japanese Bluestockings or stage actresses in Georgian London, Eleanor Medhurst brings hidden worlds to life in her positively engrossing book.' -- Cameron Esposito, standup comic, host of Queery and author of 'Save Yourself'
'An affectionate and informative history, deeply researched and bursting at the seams with interesting facts about the lives and styles of queer women from the past.' -- Diarmuid Hester, author of 'Wrong' and 'Nothing Ever Just Disappears'
'A wonderful, long overdue celebration of often neglected histories. It reminds us of the power of dress to shape our place in the world.' -- Kate Strasdin, author of 'The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes'
'A rare exploration of the nuanced history of lesbian fashion.' -- Clare Hunter, author of 'Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle'
‘Unsuitable is an essential read that shines a light on a rich and often obscured legacy.’ -- Oxford University Press blog
'An absolutely fascinating study of lesbian clothing, in all its unpredictable variety, over continents and centuries.' -- Emma Donoghue, author of 'Room'; 'The Pull of the Stars' and 'Passions Between Women'
'A charming, enlightening and inspiring history of a too-often overlooked identity.' -- Paul Baker, author of 'Camp!', 'Outrageous!' and 'Fabulosa!'
'A wonderful, celebratory and joyously queer insight into lesbian fashion--I loved it.' -- Tasha Suri, award-winning author of the 'Burning Kingdoms' trilogy
'Whether it's Japanese Bluestockings or stage actresses in Georgian London, Eleanor Medhurst brings hidden worlds to life in her positively engrossing book.' -- Cameron Esposito, standup comic, host of Queery and author of 'Save Yourself'
'An affectionate and informative history, deeply researched and bursting at the seams with interesting facts about the lives and styles of queer women from the past.' -- Diarmuid Hester, author of 'Wrong' and 'Nothing Ever Just Disappears'
'A wonderful, long overdue celebration of often neglected histories. It reminds us of the power of dress to shape our place in the world.' -- Kate Strasdin, author of 'The Dress Diary of Mrs Anne Sykes'
'A rare exploration of the nuanced history of lesbian fashion.' -- Clare Hunter, author of 'Threads of Life: A History of the World Through the Eye of a Needle'
Eleanor Medhurst is a historian of queer fashion and culture and author of the blog Dressing Dykes. She has worked on Brighton Museum’s exhibitions Queer Looks and Queer the Pier, and is pursuing a PhD in lesbian craft history at the University of Brighton. This is her first book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781805260967 |
| ISBN 10 | 1805260960 |
| Title | Unsuitable |
| Author | Eleanor Medhurst |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 344 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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