Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century

English edition. The clothes make the man. A person's clothing, whether it is a sari, a kimono, or an office suit, is an important factor for understanding their culture, social class, personality, and even religious belief. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of fashion from a sociological, historical, and artistic point of view. Possessing one of the largest collections of garments in the world, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical clothing, underwear, footwear, and fashion accessories from the 18th century to today. Drawing from the Institute's extensive collection, 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. Thanks to the impeccable photographs of the clothes arranged by skilled hands on custom-made mannequins, this work shows us clothing as "an essential manifestation of our authentic being" and the Institute's passion for fashion as an intricate and complex form of art.