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Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present Day

Author: Garrett, Valery

ISBN:0804852561
ISBN-13: 9780804852562

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Details about Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present Day:

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 1950-2006

From 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.

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