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Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century: The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute

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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. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taschen America Llc


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 20, 2015


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 645 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3836557193


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 91


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.17 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.51 x 1.54 x 7.68 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #57,823 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #38 in Textile & Costume (Books) #51 in Fashion History #97 in Fashion Design


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    • Fashion Illustration
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Awesome book!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024 by Teresa Harrington
    • Really cool!
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My girlfriend found it fascinating and added a couple more books from the same author to her wishlist.
Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024 by Bryan
    • Is It Worth It? (Sewing Edition)
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This book has a very high rating and it SHOULD. This book is beautiful and the garments presented are truly works of art. No other book has inspired me to buy some Indian Chintz Fabric so fast as this one. The details are up close the only problems I have with this book is that some of the pictures are from a profile view and the front and back are not shown. The other problem I had was so few items from the 50's :( (I know its not a book dedicated to the 50's but I love that era ).Even with those in mind I would not hesitate to purchase this book again at a higher price point.. I would have really REALLY liked to see some garments by the infamous Olga Nikolaevna Bulbenkova, one of the creators of those wonderful Russian court gowns sported by the Romanov (Last Imperial Dynasty) family to hold the throne. Is it worth it? Yes ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018 by Calla
    • Size matters people! Beautiful, but on the small side.
Format: Hardcover
I was expecting more of a coffee table size book. I should have read the description closer. This book is thick, and the content is stunning. However, I was hoping for a book centered mainly on photography, and it is. I would have expected the pages to be much larger. The book is beautiful, but the size just doesn’t do it justice. Sad, it could have been five stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023 by Amazon Customer
    • I'm impressed!
Format: Hardcover
For $8.31 this was a hell of a buy. Took a bit longer to get to me than usual, but I am very happy with this book. The book is jam-packed with beautiful, colored photos of antique outfits. The paper is good quality too despite the price. Even my roommate was impressed by both the price and quality of the book. I highly recommend buying this. It is very much worth more than its cost and makes for a very interesting and fascinating coffee table or library addition. Shout out to the seller! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2019 by Ysabella Guillen
    • Smaller than a “Coffee Table Book” , but photography of details makes up for it.
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Smaller hardback (6”x8”x1.5”), not a “Coffee Table Book”, but well-bound and easy to hold. This is a picture book of The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute. The photography is gorgeous and there are many close-ups of details of the garments, & photos of accessories such as 18th century fans, 20th century shoes, French stomachers, corsets, etc. Men, women, and some children’s fashions are included. The oriental influence is highlighted throughout, especially in the early and late 20th century. The garments are mostly English and French. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021 by Lynn H To
    • My Current Favorite Reference Book
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I'm trying to cut down on buying books (sorry, dear Amazon) and picked this up at the public library. Within 15 pages I knew I had to own it for the rest of my life. The color photos are revelatory, the scholarly details fascinating. I love the format: small and thick. Every once in a while, there is some reverse-out type (like white letters on black background) that is annoying, but then one encounters that everywhere. I don't think I've ever given five stars before. That might be because of the price. This is an incredible bargain. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017 by schmatta
    • Lots of great pictures
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This book has lots of pictures of actual vintage clothing. I recommend this to anyone who is interested in seeing actual garments rather than drawings. It also has good descriptions of each one. I have several books on fashion history and this is one of my favorites. And while it has 645 pages with the index, it it about 8" x 5 1/2" making it easier to carry with me than my others ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2020 by cam

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