Chinese Dress

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From the Qing Dynasty to the Present Day

By Valery Garrett

Summary

Chinese Dress by Valery Garrett explores the rich history and evolution of traditional Chinese clothing from ancient times to the modern era. The book delves into the cultural and social significance of various garments, illustrating how they reflect China's dynamic history and diverse heritage. With detailed insights and exquisite photographs, it provides readers with an in-depth understanding of Chinese fashion and its influence on global trends.
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If you're fascinated by the evolution of traditional clothing and its role in cultural identity, this book offers an intricate look into the history of attire in China. It delves into the significance of dress in society and how it reflects changes in culture and social structure over time. Perfect for those interested in fashion history and Chinese heritage, this work provides a visual and informative journey through a rich sartorial legacy.

Chinese Dress

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-Present Day

Tuttle Publishing

Description

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book, this volume includes images of garments and accessories from museum and private collections, as well as unpublished or little-known archival photos and printed materials.

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-Present Day

For both modern fashion inspiration and accurate historical representation, Chinese Dress is the essential reference for costume historians, fashion designers and collectors, as well as lovers of beautiful clothes!

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Chinese Dress by Valery Garrett is praised for its detailed research on local Chinese attire, offering inspiration to fashion designers like Vivienne Tam. It is described as a concise yet serious historical account that stands out for its background insights into customs and culture. The book is recommended as an excellent entry point for those interested in dress history or Chinese cultural history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780804852562

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Tuttle Publishing

Illustration: 450 color and archival photos and line drawings

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 1134g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Asian History History & Military Home & Garden Non-Fiction Valery Garrett

About the Author

Valery Garrett trained as a fashion designer in London before working in Hong Kong as the head of Fashion Design at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for more than thirty years. From her early research into rural clothing worn in Hong Kong, she has become a respected authority on Chinese dress from the Qing dynasty to the present day. She lectures frequently at home and abroad, has served as a consultant for museums and collections around the world and has authored more than ten books on the subject, including Chinese Dragon Robes, Chinese Clothing: An Illustrated Guide and Traditional Chinese Clothing in Hong Kong and South China. Her personal collection of Chinese dress has been exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum as well as in museums in Hong Kong, Macau, Canada and Australia. She is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre of Asian Studies, University of Hong Kong. Her website is www.valerygarrett.com