Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century

Explore the history of fashion from the 18th to the 20th century with this ultimate compendium of clothing. Clothes define people and this book showcases the Kyoto Costume Institute's extensive clothing collection with impeccable photography of historical garments, underwear, shoes, and fashion accessories. Discover attire as an essential manifestation of our very being and the intricate art form that is fashion. Written by some of the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies, this book is a fascinating excursion through the last three centuries of clothing trends.