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
Tambourine player in the jilbab. Veiled water wearer in a chador. Servant with a turban, tarboosh, vests, harem pants belted with a wide cloth that Sal Sapik, (SAL û Sapik “pants and shirt”).
A young Bedouin with Kufiyya, Jilbab and jacket. Nubian slave girl wearing a caftan over a light of woolen dress. Egyptian woman in street clothing.
The history of costumes. Mesopotamia. Assyrian, Babylonian costume history.
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.
Winner at the Olympic Games, Greek Bacchus priest and Greek King.
On the history of costumes. Thirty-fourth sheet. XVth century. Assyrians, Persians, Medes.
Roman officer and legionary wearing a Lorica Squamata, and a Laminated Lorica.
On the history of costumes. Twenty-sixth Sheet. Romans. Münchener Bilderbogen No. 558. Illustration by Andreas Müller. Insignia bearer (Germanic) and Roman General. Source: “On the history of costumes”. Münchener Bilderbogen (Munich… Read More
Romans of the ancient world. Costumes of Roman Emperor, lictor (civil servant) and Roman Senator.
Costumes of Noble Roman women and female slave.
On the history of costumes. Thirty-fourth sheet. Antiquity. Assyrians, Persians, Medes. Münchener Bilderbogen No. 635. Illustration by A. Müller. Persian warrior. Noble Persian. Persian Warrior. Source: Münchener Bilderbogen 1848 to… Read More
