The Complete Costume History

Here i want to share about this one old book which I think quite interesting. I'd read this book a long time ago when i was in secondary school. i found this book at the library near by my house. im interested with the cover page at first and bila tengok kat dalam ada banyak pictures of dresses then i borrowed it. To those who love english classic dress like me, u guys seriously should read this book. Trust me, you won't regret! :D

Here is some information about this awesome book. Actually this book is originally published in France between 1876 and 1888 by Auguste Racinet’s “Le Costume historique” was the most wide-ranging and intelligent study of clothing ever published.  He covering the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through the end of the 19th century, the great work“consolidated” in 1888 into 6 volumes containing nearly 500 plates remains, to this day, completely unique in its scope and detail. Racinet’s organization by culture and subject has been preserved in “TASCHEN’s” magnificent and complete reprint, as have excerpts from his delightful descriptions and often witty comments. Perusing these beautifully detailed and exquisitely coloured illustrations, you’ll discover everything from the garb of ancient Etruscans to traditional Eskimo attire to 19th century French women’s couture. Though Racinet’s study spans the globe from ancient times through his own, his focus is on European clothing from the Middle Ages to the 1880s and this subject is treated with exceeding passion and attention to detail. “The Complete Costume History” is an absolutely invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians; it is also an immensely fascinating and inspirational book for anyone with an interest in clothing and style.