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Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century
80Availability: 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.
Hardcover, 9.4 x 13.2 in., 8.51 lb, 632 pages
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 be a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even faith. Indeed, clothing has the power to define people and their generation. Recognizing this sartorial significance is the Kyoto Costume Institute, whose team of curators examine fashion through 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, including 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. With photographs of clothing displayed on custom-made mannequins and commentary from some of the sharpest minds in fashion studies, the book 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.
Showcasing the Institute’s vast collection, Fashion History is a fascinating excursion through clothing trends from the 18th to the 20th century. With photographs of clothing displayed on custom-made mannequins and commentary from some of the sharpest minds in fashion studies, the book 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 editors
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, 3.86 kg, 632 pagesISBN 978-3-8365-7790-8
Edition: FrenchISBN 978-3-8365-7791-5
Edition: EnglishDownload product images here
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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