--- product_id: 49944466 title: "Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century" price: "¥11102" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49944466-fashion-a-history-from-the-18th-to-the-20th-century store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 3 centuries of style evolution 500+ high-res fashion photos Kyoto Costume Institute exclusive Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century **Price:** ¥11102 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👗 Unlock the secrets of style’s past to own tomorrow’s trends! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century - **How much does it cost?** ¥11102 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49944466-fashion-a-history-from-the-18th-to-the-20th-century) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Curated by Experts:** Authored by top curators and professors from the Kyoto Costume Institute, ensuring authoritative insights. - • **Visual Time Machine:** Explore 300 years of fashion history through stunning, museum-quality photography. - • **Cultural Code Decoded:** Discover how attire shapes identity across cultures, classes, and eras—beyond just fabric. - • **Collector’s Treasure:** Access one of the world’s most extensive historical garment collections, beautifully displayed on custom mannequins. - • **Inspiration for Creatives:** Perfect for designers, historians, and trendsetters craving authentic, artistic fashion references. ## Overview Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century is a visually rich, expertly curated exploration of three centuries of global fashion, featuring over 500 high-quality photographs from the Kyoto Costume Institute’s unparalleled collection. Authored by leading fashion historians, this book offers a deep dive into how clothing reflects culture, class, and identity, making it an essential resource for professionals and enthusiasts eager to connect with fashion’s artistic and sociological roots. ## Description Clothes 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 faith. Founded in 1978, 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 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 attire as “an essential manifestation of our very being” and to the Institute's passion for fashion as a complex and intricate art form. 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). About the series Bibliotheca Universalis ― Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe! Review: Quality book with lots of photos - I wanted a book that covered fashion history from the 18th century as a visual aid for my witch doll dresses. This book didn’t disappoint and I’ve added a video to give you an idea of what it contains. Arrived two days earlier than promised which was a nice bonus as I’m incredibly impatient! Review: Truly Brilliant - Truly brilliant fantastic colours and fabrics. The museum did a great job showing the vast collection of clothes. Educational, inspirational and very artistic ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 33,410 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 34 in Museums & Art Collections 35 in 20th & 21st Century Art History 40 in Fashion History | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 860 Reviews | ## Images ![Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91e3LmoI4lL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality book with lots of photos *by L***U on 8 August 2026* I wanted a book that covered fashion history from the 18th century as a visual aid for my witch doll dresses. This book didn’t disappoint and I’ve added a video to give you an idea of what it contains. Arrived two days earlier than promised which was a nice bonus as I’m incredibly impatient! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Truly Brilliant *by J***A on 11 February 2026* Truly brilliant fantastic colours and fabrics. The museum did a great job showing the vast collection of clothes. Educational, inspirational and very artistic ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this book *by B***Y on 13 March 2025* Love this book saw it in a shop and good old Amazon was loads cheaper ## Frequently Bought Together - Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century: The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute - Fashion, New Edition: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Definitive Cultural Histories) - What People Wore When: A Complete Illustrated History of Costume from Ancient Times to the Nineteenth Century for Every Level of Society --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49944466-fashion-a-history-from-the-18th-to-the-20th-century](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/49944466-fashion-a-history-from-the-18th-to-the-20th-century) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-29*