Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century

English edition. Clothes make the man. A person's clothing, whether a sari, a kimono, or a business suit, is an important factor in understanding their culture, social class, personality, and even religious beliefs. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the sociological, historical, and artistic importance of fashion. Holding one of the world's largest collections of clothing, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical clothing, underwear, footwear, and fashion accessories from the 18th century to the present.
Drawing on the Institute's extensive collection, A History of Fashion from the 18th to the 20th Century will take the reader on a fascinating journey through the last three centuries of clothing trends. Through impeccable photographs of garments expertly arranged on custom-made mannequins, this work shows us clothing as "an essential manifestation of our authentic self" and the Institute's passion for fashion as an intricate and complex art form.