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Summary:

"This book documents the rise (and rise) of fashion design in China. Told through the stories of three generations of designers: those born in the 20s and 30s, who were active before the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949; those born in the 1950s and 60s, when fashion in China was isolated from the rest of the world and the wearing of "Mao suits" became obligatory; and those born in the 1970s and later, who are now attempting to integrate China in to the global fashion industry, not only as producers of clothing but as designers and marketers as well. Chinese fashion in the past half-century is a fascinating case study, given that the country began in penury, isolation, and political correctness, went through a phase of militant anti-fashion ideology, and is now rapidly developing internationally-minded, and eager to challenge the world in all fields of endeavour. Written by an 'insider' this book provides a fascinating survey based on the personal, professional and creative experiences of the most influential Chinese fashion designers. As such it will be welcomed by all students of contemporary fashion and design"--Provided by publisher.

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction : A brief history of Chinese fashion designers
• 2. The 1980s: the first generation: pioneers : Background ; Wang Xin-Yuan: a general in the realm of fashion ; Wu Hai-Yan: professor, designer and general manager ; Frankie Xie: a heterogeneous designer ; Liu Yang: a designer who 'was born for design, will die for design' ; The first generation of Chinese designers: a generation featuring 'Chinese'
• 3. The 1990s: the second generation: practitioners : Background ; Liang Zi: a harmonious designer ; MaKe: a designer living her own values ; Wang Yi-Yang: simplicity and austerity ; The second generation of Chinese designers: professionalized, commercialized and diversified
• 4. The twenty-first century: the third generation: prospects : Background ; The young talent designers ; Lu Kun ; Ji Ji ; The third generation of Chinese designers: the generation of prospects?
• 5. Conclusion.

Author/Creator:

Tsui, Christine

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

China fashion: conversations with designers [by Tsui, C.]

Subjects:

Fashion design — China — History

Fashion designers — China — Interviews

Fashion designers — China — Biography

Fashion design

Fashion designers

China

Genres:

History

Interviews

Biographies

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Physical Description:

xiv, 254 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Call Numbers:

TT504.6.C5 T75 2009

ISBNs:

9781845205140 (cloth)
1845205146 (cloth)
9781845205157 (paper)
1845205154 (paper)

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

2009041647

OCLC Numbers:

779172309
458582388 [Invalid]