Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the fashions of modern China.
A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere. Chapters include:
• Dress of the Qing Manchu Rulers 1644-1911 • Dress of the Manchu Consorts 1644-1911 • Attire of Mandarins and Merchants • Attire of Chinese Women • Republican Dress 1912-1949 • Clothing of the Lower Classes • Clothing for Children • Dress in New China 1950-2006From Imperial robes to foot binding to the cheongsam, Chinese Dress spotlights traditional Chinese dress against a background of historical, cultural and social change, opening a fascinating window for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of China, Chinese culture and Chinese fashion history.
