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title: "Auguste Racinet: The Costume History"
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# Auguste Racinet: The Costume History

**Price:** S/.283
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- **What is this?** Auguste Racinet: The Costume History
- **How much does it cost?** S/.283 with free shipping
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## Description

Originally published in France between 1876 and 1888, Auguste Racinet’s Le Costume historique was in its day the most 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 remains completely unique in its scope and detail. This TASCHEN reprint presents Racinet’s exquisitely precise color illustrations, as well as his delightful descriptions and often witty commentary. Spanning everything from ancient Etruscan attire to French women’s couture, material is arranged according to Racinet’s 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. About the series Bibliotheca Universalis ― Compact cultural companions celebrating the eclectic TASCHEN universe!

Review: Great book about fashion - I'm a fashion designer, so I found this book very useful and informative. Excellent design and high publishing quality.
Review: Great reference for enthusiasts - Bought for a fan. Great detailed book, coloured illustrations were good.

## Features

- New Store Stock

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | 91,155 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 100 in Fashion History 273 in Fashion Design 421 in Antiques & Collectables (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 738 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book about fashion
*by S***A on 2 February 2025*

I'm a fashion designer, so I found this book very useful and informative. Excellent design and high publishing quality.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great reference for enthusiasts
*by M***8 on 10 November 2025*

Bought for a fan. Great detailed book, coloured illustrations were good.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tachen Complete Costume History.
*by L***R on 11 April 2023*

A small compact version of this magnificent book with sketches of costume throughout history and around the world. I love it.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Costume History 1852-1893: From Ancient Times to the 19th Century
- Fashion: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century: The Collection of the Kyoto Costume Institute
- Fashion, New Edition: The Definitive Visual Guide (DK Definitive Cultural Histories)

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