Racinet's Costume History is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; and a rich source of inspiration for anyone with an interest in clothing and style. Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most wide-ranging and incisive study of clothing ever attempted.
Covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six volume work remains completely unique in its scope and detail. “Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.” ― Vogue.com
Japanese woman with high rank in 1810. Nippon Author: Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866). Illustration: Kawahara Keiga. Publisher: Leo Wöhrl, Würzburg und Leipzig. Free Ebook online (German) Nippon: Volume 1 Volume… Read More
Traditional Japanese kimono. Geisha in 1900. With fan and lanterns in front of landscape (postcard).
The illustration shows the fashion, hairstyle from Japan in 1800.
The Textile Manual is an encyclopaedia of textile information, from material to yarn, from fabric structure to the finishing process. Encompassing practical tips for a range of textiles and detailed visuals, this ultra-accessible manual is the perfect companion for fashion aficionados and aspiring fashion designers.
Japanese nobleman in historical costume with hand fans. Dressed in a traditional kimono. The illustration shows the fashion, hairstyle from Japan in 1800.
Japanese samurai in historic figure 18th century, dressed in a beautiful kimono.
Postcard. Japanese woman with doll or children. Traditional Japanese clothing and hairstyle from c. 1920th.
