Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century Book

Take a journey through three centuries of trends. In this spectacular collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the most extensive clothing collections in the world, the smartest minds and keenest eyes of fashion studies guide us through the underwear, outerwear, shoes and accessories that have defined people around the world. . Clothes define people. A person's attire, be it a sari, kimono or suit, is an essential code for their culture, class, personality and even faith. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing from a sociological, historical and artistic perspective. With one of the most extensive clothing collections in the world, KCI has amassed a wide range of historical clothing, underwear, shoes and fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to the present day. Showcasing the Institute's vast collection, The History of Fashion is a fascinating excursion into clothing trends from the 18th to the 20th century. of our very being” and the Institute's passion for fashion as a complex and intricate art form. The authors include some of the smartest minds and keenest eyes in fashion studies: Akiko Fukai (director and emeritus curator of the Kyoto Costume Institute), Tamami Suoh (curator of the Kyoto Costume Institute), Miki Iwagami (professor of fashion history at Bunka Gakuen University, Tokyo), Reiko Koga (former professor of fashion history at Bunka Gakuen University, Tokyo) and Rie Nii (curator of the Kyoto Costume Institute). The Kyoto Costume Institute (KCI) collects and preserves notable examples of fashion over the centuries. It is a leading center for fashion research, sharing its findings in exhibitions and publications.