A definitive fashion history book exploring three centuries of clothing, style evolution, and cultural identity through one of the world’s most important fashion archives.
Fashion History. From the 18th to the 20th Century presents an extraordinary visual journey through the evolution of fashion, featuring historical garments, haute couture, accessories, shoes, underwear, and textiles from the internationally renowned Kyoto Costume Institute (KCI) collection.
Covering fashion from the 1700s through the late 20th century, this richly illustrated volume examines how clothing reflects society, culture, class, politics, gender, identity, and artistic expression across different eras and regions of the world.
Inside the book:
– Fashion history from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries
– Historical clothing, haute couture, and designer fashion
– Vintage garments, accessories, shoes, corsets, and textiles
– Western and Eastern fashion traditions
– Fashion as cultural and social identity
– Archival photography and museum-quality presentation
– Commentary from leading fashion historians and researchers
The book showcases garments displayed on specially designed mannequins, allowing readers to fully appreciate silhouette, tailoring, fabric movement, and historical construction techniques. From elaborate Rococo dresses and Victorian corsetry to early modern tailoring and avant-garde 20th-century fashion, the volume captures the changing language of style across generations.
Compiled by the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the world’s leading centers for fashion research and preservation, this publication combines museum-level scholarship with striking visual storytelling.
Perfect for:
– Fashion designers and stylists
– Fashion history enthusiasts
– Luxury fashion collectors
– Students of fashion, costume, and textile design
– Creative professionals and design studios
– Coffee table book collections focused on fashion and art
The book offers valuable inspiration for understanding:
– Historical silhouettes and tailoring
– Evolution of luxury fashion and couture
– Textile and garment construction
– Fashion trends across centuries
– Cultural influences on clothing and identity
Editor: Kyoto Costume Institute (KCI)
One of the world’s foremost institutions dedicated to collecting, preserving, and researching historical and contemporary fashion.
Hardcover, 14 x 19.5 cm, 1.06 kg, 648 pages
