Bibliograph

Kimono, Kyoto to catwalk, edited by Anna Jackson

Type

Label

Kimono, Kyoto to catwalk, edited by Anna Jackson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Kimono

Nature of contents

bibliographycatalogs

Oclc number

282427

Responsibility statement

edited by Anna Jackson

Sub title

Kyoto to catwalk

Summary

"The kimono is the ultimate symbol of Japan, revered within the country as the embodiment of national culture and regarded internationally as an exotic fascination. The iconic garment is often viewed as traditional, unchanging and timeless, but this book counters that conception, presenting the kimono as highly dynamic and fashionable dress. The cultural and sartorial significance of the kimono is explored in historical and contemporary contexts, both in Japan and the West, where its impact on clothing styles has been felt since the seventeenth century. Beautifully illustrated, the book features over 250 kimono and kimono-inspired garments from the V&A and collections around the world, revealing its sartorial influence on pop stars from David Bowie to Björk and examining the ways in which fashion designers such as Issey Miyake, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen have reworked its legacy." -- publisher's description

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