Valery Garrett 
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.