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Fashion (Taschen 25th Anniversary) | 
 enlarge | Creator: The Kyoto Costume Institute
Publisher: Taschen
Category: Book
List Price: $59.99
Buy New: $37.79
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Rating:  20 reviews
Sales Rank: 15530
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 25th Annviersary ed.
Pages: 720
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 13.3
Dimensions (in): 13.8 x 10 x 3.1
ISBN: 3822827630
Dewey Decimal Number: 391.009
EAN: 9783822827635
ASIN: 3822827630
Publication Date: August 30, 2007
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Product Description
A fashion history from the 18th to the 20th century Clothes define people. A person's clothing, whether it's a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential key to his or her culture, class, personality, or even religion. The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothing sociologically, historically, and artistically. Founded in 1978, the KCI holds one of the world's most extensive clothing collections and has curated many exhibitions worldwide. With an emphasis on Western women's clothing, the KCI has amassed a wide range of historical garments, underwear, shoes, and fashion accessories dating from the 18th century to the present day. Showcasing a vast selection from the Institute's archives of skilled photographs depicting the clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, Fashion History is a fascinating excursion through the last three centuries of clothing trends. The KCI believes that "clothing is an essential manifestation of our very being" and their passion and dedication positively radiate from every page of this book. This special 25th anniversary edition has a chic new format: two volumes packaged in a slipcase.
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Why are there not more books like this? September 21, 2008
Tia Marie (columbus, ohio)
The two set series is absolutely awesome! They provide detail pics and pics of actual existing garments. I purchased these two books based on other's reviews and was very pleased when I found out what was inside the pages. I return to these again and again for historical reference, inspiration and pleasure.
A marvelous picture book of fashion April 5, 2008
M. Martin (San Jose, CA United States)
Purusing these two books is a delightful experience. Anyone with an appreciation for fashion and clothing created in the 17th - 20th centuries will be amazed at the care and keeping the pieces in the Kyoto Museum's collection have received. The close-up photography reveals the marvel of the handwork and creation of each design, and each piece is a wonderful representation of its era. And the price of the set was unbelievable!! All around, a wonderful find and a keeper.
 large format. February 25, 2008
Lady Corsetra, costumer
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I own the one volume book in paperback.
In comparing the two books side by side they are nearly identical!
But the two volume set is missing 14 pages that appear in the copy that I own! Most of the images are just close-ups of the garments, one set is a period illustration from Diderot, but some are garments completely omitted. The 20th century fashion is all complete though.
So you have a toss up choice, larger photos or more photos. otherwise they are identical!
4 out of 5 stars because of those missing pictures.
Money well spent February 7, 2008
F. K. Verlander (New Zealand)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This set of books is absolutely stunning. I paid NZ$150 (around US$90)at a bookstore here in New Zealand and volume 1 alone is worth every penny of the sale price.
If you're interested in historical costume, you won't regret this purchase.
Worth the wait ! January 25, 2008
L. M. Pettit (frozen north)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Due to the publisher not anticipating the demand for this set of books it took me just over a year to acquire my copy. It was more than worth the wait. The photography is stunning. If you have an interest in costuming
add this book to your collection without delay.
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