Fashion : a history from the 18th to the 20th century : the collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute / [Chief Editor, Akiko Fukai ; photographers, Kazumi Kurigami and [six others]].
"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 is a fascinating excursion through the last three centuries of clothing trends. 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents
Foreword / Akiko Fukai -- The shift from Rococo to revolution: fashion in the 18th century / Tamami Suoh -- The upswing of industrialization: fashion in the 19th century / Miki Iwagami -- The influence of haute couture: fashion in the first half of the 20th century / Reiko Koga -- The age of technological innovation: fashion in the second half of the 20th century / Rie Nii -- Appendix : Designers and fashion houses -- Glossary.
