1920s chinese fashion

1930s Shanghai ad Boy, am I excited about today's post! We're going to talk about an aspect of intercultural vintage that originates in one of the world's oldest and most trend-setting cultures: China. The relationship between Western cultures and China goes back centuries, ranging from the Silk Road to modern day economic ties. Textiles and porcelain from China found their way to Europe hundreds of years ago, and "oriental" aesthetics have inspired Westerners ever since. Model wearing…

1920s Chinese Style Dresses

Instagram post by YUMO Archive • Aug 11, 2020 at 10:26am UTC

Qipao dress (1911-1920) with more of a looser cut.

1920s look.

1920s embossed silk velvet cheongsam with hot pink shantung silk lining and trim.

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Qin and Han Dynasty (221BCE-220AD) In the Qin and Han Dynasty, as of old, the one-piece garment remained the formal dress for women. However, it was somewhat different from that of the Warring St…

NEW YORK - It’s almost sad that whenever we think about the pinnacle of modern Chinese style, we always refer to Shanghai in the 1920-30s. As if nothing has happened since.

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STUDIO PHOTOGRAPH OF A CHINESE LADY (C1920) null Lee Brothers Studio