Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century

Clothes define people. A person’s attire, whether it’s a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even faith. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from 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, 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. Featuring impeccable photography of clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, it 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.

The authors include some of the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies: Akiko Fukai (Director and Curator Emeritus of the Kyoto Costume Institute), Tamami Suoh (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Miki Iwagami (Lecturer 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).

Editorial Reviews

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„Un viaje fascinante por la historia de la ropa y las colecciones mŕs importantes del Instituto de Indumentaria de Kioto.“ ― Gentleman

„Un viaje fascinante por las tendencias en moda del siglo XVIII al XX que, a través de impecables fotografías, muestra cómo la indumentaria y la ropa de las personas termina por definir nuestra cultura, clase, personalidad e, incluso, religión. Un delicado trabajo elaborado por el Instituto de la Indumentaria de Kioto (IIK) y editado en tapa dura por TASCHEN que, sin duda, te descubrirŕ nuevos conocimientos sobre moda.“ ― Vanitatis

„Las mentes mŕs inteligentes y los ojos mŕs agudos en los estudios de moda nos guían a través de la ropa interior y exterior, los zapatos y los accesorios que han definido a personas de todo el mundo.“ ― L’Officiel