History of Black Clothing

This is "The History of Black Fashion" (2024) by Tokui Yoshiko.

Why are people fascinated by black? This book depicts the rich images and creativity hidden in black clothing, such as asceticism, mourning, and melancholy, as well as its history. 8 pages of color frontispiece, 98 total illustrations. New edition.

This book focuses on the history of European clothing, and teaches us about the meanings of clothing colors, with a focus on black, and how those meanings have changed over time and with people's values. This is a recommended book for those who are interested in fashion and color. (Ammel)