Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century, 9783836557191
Hardcover
Clothes reveal culture: Explore fashion’s rich history, 18th to 20th century.

Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century

$68.40

  • Hardcover

    648 pages

  • Release Date

    21 November 2015

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Summary

Fashion Through the Ages: A Century of Style

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. …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783836557191
ISBN-10:3836557193
Series:Bibliotheca Universalis
Author:Kyoto Costume Institute
Publisher:Taschen GmbH
Imprint:Taschen GmbH
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:648
Release Date:21 November 2015
Weight:1.06kg
Dimensions:195mm x 140mm x 39mm
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Critics Review

“This book reveals fashion’s absorbing history of revolution and evolution.”

This book reveals fashion’s absorbing history of revolution and evolution. * The Independent *

About The Author

Kyoto Costume Institute

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.

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