Right side up, upside down? No, we are not dreaming. ARTHUR is releasing two books in one on boxer shorts and pajamas, his creative playgrounds since 1983.
ARTHUR is a beautiful story that has lasted for 40 years. Far from us wanting to write our memories, we are still far too young for that. We rather had fun retracing between night and day, the history of pajamas and telling the story behind the history of underpants: historical research, advertising archives, cinematographic references... Immerse yourself in these fascinating worlds through the pages.
Pajamas - A story between night and days
From the distant past of antiquity to its peak in the 21st century, delve into the origins and evolution of nightwear. Explore the whimsical escapes of pajamas in the 20th century and discover their iconic role in fashion and culture.
The boxer shorts - The underside of the story
From the first attempts to conceal nudity in antiquity to the stylistic revolutions of the 21st century, follow the evolution of boxer shorts through the centuries, diving into the history of men's underwear.
ARTHUR invites you to rediscover these emblematic pieces of our daily wardrobe and to immerse yourself in exciting worlds between night and day.
This 2-in-1 work promises a journey through time and space in the timeless world of underwear and pajamas, signed ARTHUR.
I discover
Pyjamas :
From antiquity to modern times the origins of nightwear
18th & 19th centuries: Pajamas that come from far away
20th century: The whimsical escapes of pajamas
21st century: Glory & heyday of pajamas
2. Anatomy of pajamas
Boxer shorts:
Antiquity from the Garden of Eden to the ancient world: hiding nudity
Middle Ages: Between functionality and morality
16th and 17th centuries extravagant renaissance
18th century: revolutions of all kinds
19th century between dandyism and hygienism
First half of the 20th century Rise of modern underwear
Second half of the 20th century: Consecration
21st century: The adventure continues…
