Auguste Racinet. The Complete Costume History

Auguste Racinets Le Costume historique is a comprehensive study of clothing history from antiquity to the end of the 19th century, with exquisite color illustrations and witty commentary. It is an invaluable reference for students, designers, artists, illustrators, and historians, and a rich source of inspiration for anyone interested in clothing and style.

Format: Hardback
Length: 636 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2023
Publisher: Taschen GmbH

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinets' Le Costume historique was, in its day, the most comprehensive and insightful study of clothing ever attempted. Spanning the world history of costume, dress, and style from antiquity through to the end of the 19th century, the six-volume work remains entirely unique in its scope and detail. This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinets' exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French womens couture, the material is arranged according to Racinets' original plan by culture and subject. As expansive in its reach as it is passionate in its research and attention to detail, 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.

Weight: 4892g
Dimension: 258 x 384 x 62 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836571289
Edition number: Multilingual ed