Preface
A Brief History of Ancient Garments
Shenyi and Broad Sleeves
Introduction of Ethnic Minority Styles
The Elegant Wei and ]in Period
The Thousand Faces of the Tang Costume
Beizi: a Song Style Garment
Ming Garments as Seen in Classical Portraits
Qi Costumes-a Combination of Manchu and Han
Nationality's Clothes
Clothes and Hierarchy in Ancient Times
Royal Ceremonial Wear
The Official Uniform
Ancient armor suits
Silk, the Silk Road and the Art of Embroidery
Beauty of Primitive Garments
Adornments and Fairy Tales
Hats with Meanings
Shawls and the Back Wrapping Cloth
A Silhouette of Tibet Costumes
Countless Ornamental Objects
Trends in Modern Garments
Civilized New Clothes and Improved Cheong-sam
Farmer & Worker Uniforms and Service-dresses
Professional image and professional dresses
Keeping Pace with the World Fashion
Appendix: Chronological Table of the
Chinese Dynasties