Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century (Collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute) by Akiko Fukai (2006-05-03)

by Reiko Koga, Akiko Fukai, Rie Nii, et al.

Book Overview

Clothes define people. A person's attire, whether it be a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even faith. Indeed, clothing has the power to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0760782024
• ISBN13: 9780760782026
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Taschen / Barnes & Noble
• Length: 735 Pages
• Weight: 5.50 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A Couture Treasure Chest

A bit premature to review the entire book - rather a tome, at that... However, the photos are brilliant. The index and chapter orders are quite helpful! I've yet to get any further than the 16th century. I'm an art illustrator and use draping, folds, etc., in much of my work. This is an investment I will never regret!