--- product_id: 22014986 title: "Fashion History. From the 18th to the 20th Century (Bibliotheca Universalis)" price: "€ 74.89" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/22014986-fashion-history-from-the-18th-to-the-20th-century-bibliotheca store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Diverse styles Comprehensive timeline Cultural insights Fashion History. From the 18th to the 20th Century (Bibliotheca Universalis) **Price:** € 74.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 👗 Discover the Threads of Time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Fashion History. From the 18th to the 20th Century (Bibliotheca Universalis) - **How much does it cost?** € 74.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/22014986-fashion-history-from-the-18th-to-the-20th-century-bibliotheca) ## 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 - • **A Visual Feast:** Over 300 stunning illustrations showcasing iconic garments. - • **Expert Insights:** Curated by the Kyoto Costume Institute's leading historians. - • **Cultural Context:** Explore the societal influences behind fashion trends. - • **Collector's Dream:** Perfect for fashion enthusiasts and history buffs alike. - • **Unravel Fashion's Evolution:** Dive into centuries of style and innovation. ## Overview This book offers an in-depth exploration of fashion from the 18th to the 20th century, featuring a rich collection from the Kyoto Costume Institute, complete with expert commentary and a plethora of visual references. ## Description Clothes define people. A person’s attire, whether it be a sari, kimono, or business suit, is an essential code to his or her culture, class, personality, even faith. Indeed, clothing has the power to define people and their generation. Recognizing this sartorial significance is the Kyoto Costume Institute, whose team of curators examine fashion through 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, including 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 clothing trends from the 18th to the 20th century . With photographs of clothing displayed on custom-made mannequins and commentary from some of the sharpest minds in fashion studies, the book 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 . Review: Very, very happy!!!!! - Excellent material, very illustrative and awesome quality, very fast shipping!!!! Thanks very much. Review: Is It Worth It? (Sewing Edition) - This book has a very high rating and it SHOULD. This book is beautiful and the garments presented are truly works of art. No other book has inspired me to buy some Indian Chintz Fabric so fast as this one. The details are up close the only problems I have with this book is that some of the pictures are from a profile view and the front and back are not shown. The other problem I had was so few items from the 50's :( (I know its not a book dedicated to the 50's but I love that era ).Even with those in mind I would not hesitate to purchase this book again at a higher price point.. I would have really REALLY liked to see some garments by the infamous Olga Nikolaevna Bulbenkova, one of the creators of those wonderful Russian court gowns sported by the Romanov (Last Imperial Dynasty) family to hold the throne. Is it worth it? Yes ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #71,555 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Textile & Costume (Books) #67 in Fashion History #139 in Fashion Design | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 831 Reviews | ## Images ![Fashion History. From the 18th to the 20th Century (Bibliotheca Universalis) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91e3LmoI4lL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very, very happy!!!!! *by H***Z on February 24, 2026* Excellent material, very illustrative and awesome quality, very fast shipping!!!! Thanks very much. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Is It Worth It? (Sewing Edition) *by C***A on April 9, 2018* This book has a very high rating and it SHOULD. This book is beautiful and the garments presented are truly works of art. No other book has inspired me to buy some Indian Chintz Fabric so fast as this one. The details are up close the only problems I have with this book is that some of the pictures are from a profile view and the front and back are not shown. The other problem I had was so few items from the 50's :( (I know its not a book dedicated to the 50's but I love that era ).Even with those in mind I would not hesitate to purchase this book again at a higher price point.. I would have really REALLY liked to see some garments by the infamous Olga Nikolaevna Bulbenkova, one of the creators of those wonderful Russian court gowns sported by the Romanov (Last Imperial Dynasty) family to hold the throne. Is it worth it? Yes ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smaller than a “Coffee Table Book” , but photography of details makes up for it. *by L***O on February 16, 2021* Smaller hardback (6”x8”x1.5”), not a “Coffee Table Book”, but well-bound and easy to hold. This is a picture book of The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute. The photography is gorgeous and there are many close-ups of details of the garments, & photos of accessories such as 18th century fans, 20th century shoes, French stomachers, corsets, etc. Men, women, and some children’s fashions are included. The oriental influence is highlighted throughout, especially in the early and late 20th century. The garments are mostly English and French. ## 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.hr/products/22014986-fashion-history-from-the-18th-to-the-20th-century-bibliotheca](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/22014986-fashion-history-from-the-18th-to-the-20th-century-bibliotheca) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*