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 Fa... [Read More]

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an authoritative visual guide to women's fashion across five centuries.Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over time, whether in shape, fabric choice, trimming, or undergarments. Readers will learn how garments were constructed and where their inspiration stemmed from at key points in history – as well as how dresses have varied in type, cut, detailing and popularity according to the occasion and the class, age and social status of the wearer.This lavishly illustrated book is the ideal tool for anyone who has ever wanted to know their cartridge pleats from their Récamier ruffles. Equipping the reader with all the information they need to 'read' a dress, this is the ultimate guide for students, researchers, and anyone interested in historical fashion.

DescriptionGo back to the roaring 1920s in this set of fabulous flapper dress costume accessories. This whole set includes a cigarette holder, a pearl beaded long necklace, a pair of black gloves.Stunning vintage styling makes for a great flapper girls look. It's perfect for prom, ball, costume party, cosplay, and all other vintage and retro style occasions and stage performance.It will definitely bring you much fun and make you striking from the crowd.Package Including1 x set of 1920s Costume Accessories Fancy Dress Pearl Beads Long Necklace Chain Black Gloves Cigarette Holder Set

A survey of the finest costume jewelry created by American and European designers and manufacturers in this century. Includes photographs of over 600 pieces--earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more--designed by Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Napier, Trefari, Monet, and others. With technical guide. 643 illustrations, including 500 in full color.

Yes, this Texas band did score their top hits with novelties, but they also could-and did!-rock. Includes Wooly Bully; Lil' Red Riding Hood; The Hair on My Chinny Chin Chin; How Do You Catch a Girl; Ju Ju Hand , and Ring Dang Do plus Red Hot; Pharaoh A-Go-Go , and more!

The 20th Century was a fast-paced race into modernization-but how did it affect what we wear? From revolutionary politics to the new machine age, from war and depression to growth and prosperity, 20th-Century Dress in the United States shows how fashion goes hand-in-hand with history. The authors examine American dress from 1898 to 2004 and find innovation at every turn. Diversity and complexity are key: far from the fashion stereotypes embodied by popular ideas of "the Twenties" or "the Sixties"-periods noted for their youthful upheaval and influence-we see how every era has its conformists and rebels, from the Arrow Collar Man and the Gibson Girl to flappers, bell-bottom-clad hippies, and Jackie Kennedy. Each chapter explores the social, cultural, economic, artistic, and technological themes that shape fashion in both festive and everyday clothing. Changes in retailing and manufacturing are also examined, from the sweatshops of yesterday to the Internet shopping of today. From high fashion to low, glitz to grunge, this vivid and comprehensive book explains what we wear on our backs-and why.

Looking for a clever costume for Halloween, an upcoming vintage costume party, or even a theater production? Look no further than this detailed early 20th century men's outfit! A perfect pattern for intermediate level sewists, this packet includes sewing templates, instructions, and sizing guides for (1) jacket and (1) pair of pants. Can be made to fit men's sizes 46, 48, 50, and 52.

Barry Allen becomes the Flash when lightning strikes the S.T.A.R. Labs particle accelerator where he's working. Your child may not be able to run faster than the speed of light, but this officially licensed DC Comics costume will make him look and feel just like the Flash! It includes a bright red muscle chest jumpsuit with 3D Boot Tops and 3D Gauntlets. It also includes a red half-face mask just like the one the Flash wears with its distinctive yellow horns above the ears. Your child will be ready to find the truth behind any number of crimes he discovers

Unleash your inner warrior. With your speed, stealth and skill, your night will surely be a thrill! The Stealth Ninja Costume includes: a jumpsuit with attached molded chest armor, hood with detached mask and belt with attached ninja stars. Does not include sword or

Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters! Prove that you're not afraid of ghosts and wear the Boys Ghostbusters Costume for Halloween. The costume features a khaki-colored jumpsuit with the Ghostbusters logo on the chest and arm, an inflatable back pack which is a replica of the particle accelerating proton pack and proton gun that catches any ghosts that are caught in its stream. What better day of the year to catch ghosts than Halloween? Just like the costume worn by the Ghostbusters in the movie, your child can use it to catch ghosts before they get slimed. The Ghostbusters Boy's Halloween