Fashion History from the 18th to the 20th Century
Take a trip through three centuries of trend. In this spectacular collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, one of the world’s most extensive clothing collections, the smartest minds and sharpest eyes in fashion studies walk us through the outer- and underwear, shoes, and accessories that have defined people around the world.
Throughout history, clothing and people’s lifestyles have been closely interlinked, so examining the way that clothing has changed in various socio-historical contexts lies at the core of our research at the KCI. Fashion, as a concept, first emerged in modern Western Europe. Today, it has expanded into a nearly universal pursuit with a direct impact on the way we look and dress. Fashion is intimately connected with many of the factors that shape our society, and the KCI examines these changes from an interdisciplinary academic viewpoint, keeping a constant eye on new social trends.
