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# Diverse styles Comprehensive timeline Cultural insights Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century (Bibliotheca Universalis)

**Price:** 267.44 DT
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## Summary

> 👗 Discover the Threads of Time!

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- **What is this?** Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century (Bibliotheca Universalis)
- **How much does it cost?** 267.44 DT with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **A Visual Feast:** Over 300 stunning illustrations showcasing iconic garments.
- • **Expert Insights:** Curated by the Kyoto Costume Institute's leading historians.
- • **Cultural Context:** Explore the societal influences behind fashion trends.
- • **Collector's Dream:** Perfect for fashion enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
- • **Unravel Fashion's Evolution:** Dive into centuries of style and innovation.

## Overview

This book offers an in-depth exploration of fashion from the 18th to the 20th century, featuring a rich collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, complete with expert commentary and a plethora of visual references.

## Description

Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century (Bibliotheca Universalis) [Suoh, Tamami, Iwagami, Miki, Koga, Reiko, Nii, Rie, Fukai, Akiko] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century (Bibliotheca Universalis)

Review: Smaller than a “Coffee Table Book” , but photography of details makes up for it. - Smaller hardback (6”x8”x1.5”), not a “Coffee Table Book”, but well-bound and easy to hold. This is a picture book of The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute. The photography is gorgeous and there are many close-ups of details of the garments, & photos of accessories such as 18th century fans, 20th century shoes, French stomachers, corsets, etc. Men, women, and some children’s fashions are included. The oriental influence is highlighted throughout, especially in the early and late 20th century. The garments are mostly English and French.
Review: Beautifully detailed - Beautifully detailed photos. I don't really understand why the founders of the Kyoto Costume Institute felt Japan needed an institute of mostly English and French costume, but they have done a great job of presenting their collection, particularly through the 1970s. One of the themes brought out in the text is the influence of Chinese and Japanese textiles in French and English fashion, which adds distinction to the narrative. Once the history arrives at the 1980s and more so after, the presentation focuses on designer fashion as presented on runways rather than what real people were wearing. I have found this to be true in other fashion histories as well, though.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,151 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #35 in Textile & Costume (Books) #48 in Fashion History #100 in Fashion Design |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (799) |
| Dimensions  | 5.51 x 1.65 x 7.68 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 3836557193 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-3836557191 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 645 pages |
| Publication date  | September 21, 2015 |
| Publisher  | TASCHEN |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smaller than a “Coffee Table Book” , but photography of details makes up for it.
*by L***O on February 16, 2021*

Smaller hardback (6”x8”x1.5”), not a “Coffee Table Book”, but well-bound and easy to hold. This is a picture book of The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute. The photography is gorgeous and there are many close-ups of details of the garments, & photos of accessories such as 18th century fans, 20th century shoes, French stomachers, corsets, etc. Men, women, and some children’s fashions are included. The oriental influence is highlighted throughout, especially in the early and late 20th century. The garments are mostly English and French.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautifully detailed
*by M***L on September 7, 2016*

Beautifully detailed photos. I don't really understand why the founders of the Kyoto Costume Institute felt Japan needed an institute of mostly English and French costume, but they have done a great job of presenting their collection, particularly through the 1970s. One of the themes brought out in the text is the influence of Chinese and Japanese textiles in French and English fashion, which adds distinction to the narrative. Once the history arrives at the 1980s and more so after, the presentation focuses on designer fashion as presented on runways rather than what real people were wearing. I have found this to be true in other fashion histories as well, though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Is It Worth It? (Sewing Edition)
*by C***A on April 9, 2018*

This book has a very high rating and it SHOULD. This book is beautiful and the garments presented are truly works of art. No other book has inspired me to buy some Indian Chintz Fabric so fast as this one. The details are up close the only problems I have with this book is that some of the pictures are from a profile view and the front and back are not shown. The other problem I had was so few items from the 50's :( (I know its not a book dedicated to the 50's but I love that era ).Even with those in mind I would not hesitate to purchase this book again at a higher price point.. I would have really REALLY liked to see some garments by the infamous Olga Nikolaevna Bulbenkova, one of the creators of those wonderful Russian court gowns sported by the Romanov (Last Imperial Dynasty) family to hold the throne. Is it worth it? Yes

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