--- product_id: 258127208 title: "Racinet. The Complete Costume History" brand: "françoise tétart-vittu" price: "AED 114" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/258127208-racinet-the-complete-costume-history store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Racinet. The Complete Costume History **Brand:** françoise tétart-vittu **Price:** AED 114 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Racinet. The Complete Costume History by françoise tétart-vittu - **How much does it cost?** AED 114 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/258127208-racinet-the-complete-costume-history) ## Best For - françoise tétart-vittu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted françoise tétart-vittu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 19.5 x 14 x 3.5 cm | | Edition | Illustrated | | Isbn 10 | 3836555409 | | Isbn 13 | 978-3836555401 | | Item Weight | 1.31 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print Length | 752 pages | | Publication Date | 15 September 2015 | | Publisher | TASCHEN | ## Images ![Racinet. The Complete Costume History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rozO8KDRL.jpg) ![Racinet. The Complete Costume History - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qu+gn2TaL.jpg) ![Racinet. The Complete Costume History - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917pLD0PxHL.jpg) ![Racinet. The Complete Costume History - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81l+XLdq+OL.jpg) ![Racinet. The Complete Costume History - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811pNh1o6JL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A bit too small but amazing inside *by on Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates 21 April 2024* It arrived with no damage.The largest version of this book is better but also way too big. I think it also has more text and the pages feel amazing to touch (laminated too?). But it’s very expensive. This smaller version is still very informative, beautiful, no complains about the thickness of the paper either. The images are high quality and I really like everything in it. It’s amazing what the author did in his time to collect all this information, that’s what makes this book impressive and I’m very happy that the publisher made an affordable version of it. I was expecting it to be a bit larger than the size it has but I got used to it and kept it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full information about clothing *by on Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates 4 January 2024* I was looking for something like this because I am very interested in fashion ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Illustrazioni bellissime *by on Reviewed in Italy 31 August 2025* Il libro è bellissimo ed è un must have per chi sia appassionato di storia del costume, non tanto per il commento (ci sono volumi che approfondiscono maggiormente, benché di norma siano più settoriali) quanto per le illustrazioni magnifiche. Unica piccola pecca: il libro ha un certo peso a causa del suo spessore è della tipologia di carta usata, quindi è comodo da leggere in casa, meno da portare in giro. ## 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) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/258127208-racinet-the-complete-costume-history](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/258127208-racinet-the-complete-costume-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-20*