Fashion - A Fashion History of the 20th Century

by Reiko Koga, Rie Nii

The Kyoto Costume Institute (KCI) collects and preserves outstanding examples of fashion through the centuries. The institute also conducts research, subsequently exhibiting or publishing its findings. In 2002 Chief Curator Akiko Fukai directed the publication of the book FASHION. A History from the 18th to the 20th Century for TASCHEN, which was the basis for the present edition.

Genres: Fashion, Fashion History, Nonfiction, Sewing, History, Art, Crafts

352 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2012

Reviews

[Ellen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I borrowed it from the library, but I need to buy this book, it's really great!

[Céline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice.

[Trudy Ferrer · Rating 4 out of 5]

a more soigné reader now...

[Denise Link · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much inspiration! This book has beautiful photographs of beautiful clothes, arranged by era. Influential designers are discussed alongside their iconic creations.

[Nora Sesmero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fundamental para conocer la historia de la moda

[Susana González · Rating 5 out of 5]

Imprescindible si te gusta el diseño y confección de moda.

[Joseph Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

might read this to my kids before bedtime and tell them it's Goodnight Moon. 5 Stars

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is more of a coffee table book with wonderful photographs of costumes, dresses. (Tokyo, Japan)
There is a section for each century.
Must have book for anyone who likes the history of fashion like I do. My book also has a different cover.

[Magpie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cheryl 2013 brilliant book