內容簡介
內容簡介 縱貫20世紀的時尚歷史。 一個人的穿著，無論是紗麗、和服或西裝，都代表其文化、階級、個性、職業，甚至宗教。同理可知，一個社會、國家乃至一個世紀，服裝的演變更意味世界文化上的轉變與演進。京都服裝機構（Kyoto Costume Institute）成立於1978年，多年來致力於研究服裝的社會性、歷史性和藝術性，是目前世界上服裝收藏最完整的機構之一，同時也策劃許多重要的全球展覽。著重於西方女人的服裝，京都服裝機構收藏了二十世紀具歷史代表性的衣服、內衣、鞋子和時尚配件等，風格相當廣泛且有其代表性。這本關於服裝歷史的專書，正視社會學、歷史和藝術所帶給服裝的重要性，按照時間來展示一世紀的服裝流行趨勢與發展。收錄相當多的服飾及配件，透過專業的攝影以及編排，以及每個作品詳細的解說和精美的圖片，是二十世紀流行趨勢的指標。了解過去才能創造更多的未來、創新作品。作者們相信服裝是自我表現的一種方式，讀者們從這本書中每一頁都可看見他們對於服裝的熱情。DresscodesFrom the 18th century to today, the ultimate compendium of clothingClothes define people. A person s attire, whether it s a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even their faith. Founded in 1978, the Kyoto Costume Institute recognizes the importance of understanding clothes from sociological, historical, and artistic perspectives. Now holder of 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 History 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 clothing as an essential manifestation of our very being and to the Instiute's passion for fashion as a complex and intricate artform.The book's authors include some of the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies: Akiko Fukai (Chief Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Tamami Suoh (Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute), Miki Iwagami (Lecturer of fashion history at Sugino Fashion College (Tokyo)), Reiko Koga (Professor of fashion history at Bunka Women s University), and Rie Nii (Associate Curator of The Kyoto Costume Institute)."
