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Chinese Dress (Hardcover with Jacket)

From the Qing Dynasty to the Present

Valery Garrett
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN:
9780804836630
Format:
Hardcover
Date Published:
1/15/2008
Illustrations:
450 color and archival photos and line drawings
Number of Pages:
240
Length:
12
Width:
9
Weight:
59 oz
$65.00
Quantity:

Against a background of historical, cultural and social change comes Chinese Dress, a comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book examining the extraordinary range of Chinese dress. Skillfully weaving together everything from court and formal costumes through to the working attire of the lower classes and the latest fashions of New China, Chinese Dress tells the story of the evolution of Chinese clothing. The first section details attire worn during the Qing dynasty by the emperors and their consorts, as well as the mandarins, merchants, and their womenfolk, both Manchu and Chinese. The following sections pay particular attention to the dramatic changes in clothing that took place in China from the Republican period, including rural dress and children's wear, through to dress in New China from 1949 to the present day. An engaging and original text, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes everywhere.

Author Bio

Valery Garrett is a respected authority on Chinese dress from the Qing dynasty to the present day. She lectures frequently, and has served as a consultant for museums and collections around the world. Her personal collection of Chinese dress has been exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London, as well as in museums in Hong Kong, Macau, Canada, and Australia.

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