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OverviewClothes 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kyoto Costume Institute (KCI)Publisher: Taschen GmbH Imprint: Taschen GmbH Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 4.30cm , Length: 19.50cm Weight: 0.983kg ISBN: 9783836557191ISBN 10: 3836557193 Pages: 648 Publication Date: 21 September 2015 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsThis book reveals fashion's absorbing history of revolution and evolution. * The Independent * ...this book reveals fashion's absorbing history of revolution and evolution. ...a visual feast. Full colour photographs of the collection make for beautiful browsing and notes on each piece are an excellent reference points. Why buy? A visual delight and inspirational sourcebook. This book reveals fashion's absorbing history of revolution and evolution. * The Independent, London * Author InformationThe 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. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |