Featuring over 450 archival photographs and line drawings, Chinese Dress traces the evolution of Chinese clothing from court and formal costumes to the everyday fashions of twenty-first century China. Author Valery Garrett skillfully weaves the story of Chinese dress in all its variations - elaborately embroidered robes, military uniforms, children's dress, wedding and funeral attire, working clothes, Mao-inspired fashion - against a backdrop of historical, cultural and social change. A comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book, this book includes images of garments and accessories from museum and private collections, as well as unpublished or little-known archival photos and printed materials.
The dress of the Qing Manchu rulers 1644-1911 -- The dress of Manchu consorts 1644-1911 -- The attire of mandarins and merchants -- The attire of Chinese women -- Republican dress 1912-1949 -- Clothing of the lower classes -- Clothing for children -- Dress in new China 1950-2006.