Fashion History
Couture: then and now
Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically. Founded in 1978, the KCI holds one of the world's most extensive clothing collections and has curated many exhibitions worldwide. With an emphasis on Western women's clothing, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical garments, underwear, shoes, and fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to the present day. Showcasing a vast selection from the Institute's archives of skilled photographs depicting the clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, Fashion History is a fascinating excursion through the last three centuries of clothing trends. The KCI believes that "clothing is an essential manifestation of our very being" and their passion and dedication positively radiate from every page of this book.
The authors:
Akiko Fukai (Chief Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Tamami Suoh (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Miki Iwagami (Lecturer of fashion history at Sugino Fashion College (Tokyo)), Reiko Koga (Professor of fashion history at Bunka Women's University), and Rie Nii (Assistant Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute).
- Reviews (39 items)
"Kaum ein Museum der Welt hat die Geschichte der schönen Hüllen so breit gefächert und tiefsinnig dokumentiert wie das japanische Kyoto Costume Institute ... In dem üppig bebilderten Band 'Fashion' lassen die fünf Modekuratorinnen Modegeschichte vom 18. bis zum 20. Jahrhundert Revue passieren."
Focus, Germany
Focus, Germany
- Clippings (2 items)
A History of Fashion from the 18th to the 20th century
J-Select, Japan, September 27, 2004
J-Select, Japan, September 27, 2004
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