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"The Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from sociological, historical, and artistic perspectives. With one of the world's most extensive clothing collections, 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 the Institute's vast collection, Fashion is a fascinating excursion through the last three centuries of clothing trends. Featuring impeccable photography of clothing expertly displayed and arranged on custom-made mannequins, it is a testimony to attire as 'an essential manifestation of our very being' and to the Institute's passion for fashion as a complex and intricate art form"-- Provided by publisher.

The shift from Rococo to revolution : fashion in the 18th century / Tamami Suoh -- The upswing of industrialization : fashion in the 19th century / Miki Iwagami -- The influence of haute couture : fashion in the first half of the 20th century / Reiko Koga -- The age of technological innovation : fashion in the second half of the 20th century / Rie Nii -- Appendix : designers and fashion houses.