Auguste Racinet. The Costume History [Hardcover]

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888,Auguste RacinetsLe Costume Historiquewas in its day themost 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 remainscompletely unique in its scope and detail.

This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinetsexquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French womens couture, material is arranged according to Racinets original plan by culture and subject. Asexpansive in its reachas it ispassionate in its research and attention to detail, Racinet'sCostume Historyis 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.

BARacinets Costume History is a landmark in the study of clothing and style. From Inuit attire to high French couture, this unrivalled encyclopedia is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians, and anyone interested in style.&an accessible, elaborate visual history of all the weird, uncomfortable clothes people thought looked good, from massive, powdered wigs to feathered war helmets. Contemporary artists, designers, illustrators, and historians will find no shortage of inspiration in its pages.Some books just scream out to be bought; this is one of them.