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. "Valery Garrett's research on Chinese dress, especially that worn by the local people, has been a constant inspiration to me as a fashion designer in New York." — Vivienne Tam, fashion designer "Valery Garrett is one of the few scholars working in the field of Chinese costume studies to consider the very real issues of continuity and evolution of the dress of nearly a fifth of the world's population, thus broadening our understanding of this rich, dynamic history". John E Vollmer, author and scholar. "Valery Garrett's research on Chinese dress, especially that worn by the local people, has been a constant inspiration to me as a fashion designer in New York" Vivienne Tam "As China becomes ever more important on the world scene, we can expect to find greater Chinese influence on both art and fashion. Valery Garrett's work on the history of Chinese dress will be a significant resource for both scholars and designers." Dr Valerie Steel, Director, Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York. "Valery Garrett needs no introduction to students of Chinese dress. Her latest publication embodies the fruits of decades of devoted study in all related fields, assiduous collecting and technical know-how." Dr James Hayes, author and historian. 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. Used Book in Good Condition