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Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century
Hardcover, 9.4 x 13.2 in., 8.29 lb, 632 pages80Availability: In StockTake a trip through three centuries of trend. In this spectacular collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the world’s most extensive clothing collections, the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies walk us through the outer- and underwear, shoes, and accessories that have defined people around the world.

Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century
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The ultimate compendium of clothing from the 18th to the 20th century
Clothes define people. A person’s attire, whether it’s a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even faith. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from sociological, historical, and artistic perspectives. With one of the world’s most extensive clothing collections, 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 the Institute’s vast collection, Fashion History is a fascinating excursion through clothing trends from the 18th to the 20th century. Featuring impeccable photography of clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, it is a testimony to attire as “an essential manifestation of our very being” and to the Institute’s passion for fashion as a complex and intricate art form.
The authors include some of the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies: Akiko Fukai (Director and Curator Emeritus of the Kyoto Costume Institute), Tamami Suoh (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Miki Iwagami (Lecturer of fashion history at Bunka Gakuen University, Tokyo), Reiko Koga (former professor of fashion history at Bunka Gakuen University, Tokyo), and Rie Nii (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute).
Showcasing the Institute’s vast collection, Fashion History is a fascinating excursion through clothing trends from the 18th to the 20th century. Featuring impeccable photography of clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, it is a testimony to attire as “an essential manifestation of our very being” and to the Institute’s passion for fashion as a complex and intricate art form.
The authors include some of the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies: Akiko Fukai (Director and Curator Emeritus of the Kyoto Costume Institute), Tamami Suoh (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Miki Iwagami (Lecturer of fashion history at Bunka Gakuen University, Tokyo), Reiko Koga (former professor of fashion history at Bunka Gakuen University, Tokyo), and Rie Nii (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute).
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The Kyoto Costume Institute (KCI) collects and preserves outstanding examples of fashion through the centuries. It is one of the leading centers of fashion research, sharing its findings in both exhibitions and publications.
Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century
Hardcover, 24 x 33.6 cm, 3.76 kg, 632 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-7789-2
Edition: SpanishISBN 978-3-8365-7790-8
Edition: FrenchISBN 978-3-8365-7791-5
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Très bel ouvrage
October 27, 2021
Très bel ouvrage, bien illustré et commenté. Beaucoup d’éléments qui m’étaient inconnus. Je suis très satisfaiteGelungenes Werk für Modeinteressierte
November 12, 2021
Die gestochen scharfen Farbaufnahmen und die erklärenden Texte machen das Buch zu einem Standardwerk für jeden Modegeschichte-Interessierten. Ein Glossar und ein Überblick über die verschiedenen Designer komplettieren diese Ausgabe .Très bel ouvrage
October 27, 2021
Très bel ouvrage, bien illustré et commenté. Beaucoup d’éléments qui m’étaient inconnus. Je suis très satisfaite