Kimono: Kyoto to Catwalk
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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. Review: Like being at the Exhibition - A comprehensive coverage of an amazing exhibition. Beautifully collated photos and background information. Review: Superb in every way - Elegantly produced and designed, excellent, informative text and fantastic photography. To be read slowly, and savored, each and every page.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 191 Reviews |
D**N
Like being at the Exhibition
A comprehensive coverage of an amazing exhibition. Beautifully collated photos and background information.
B**E
Superb in every way
Elegantly produced and designed, excellent, informative text and fantastic photography. To be read slowly, and savored, each and every page.
A**R
amazing book
beautiful images and very informative
Z**S
Absolutely gorgeous book
I’d recently visited the kimono exhibition ‘From Kyoto to Catwalk’ at the Dundee V&A Museum and been blown away by the gorgeous clothes, materials and objects relating to kimono wearing. The book had sold out in the museum shop, but fortunately I found it on Amazon and ordered it. It’s a magnificent homage to the kimono, enriched with beautiful images, superb photographs and rich detail and history. Yes it showcases many of the items from the r by Utility so much more. It goes through the history up to modern day and how contemporary designers, artists and others are using it so creatively. It’s a very big book - you’d have to have a decent sized coffee table to put it on, but that makes it all the more special and very definitely worth the money. Every time I open it, I’m immersed into the world of kimonos and so enjoy delving into the sumptuous world of this intriguing garment. (The Geisha bookmark in some of the photos is my own!)
V**N
Damaged
book is fine but the delivery is suck, cover edge damaged badly
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