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 1950s and early 1960s during the Cultural Revolution when fashion in China was isolated from the rest of the world; those born in the 1970s, who are now attempting to integrate China into the global fashion industry; and those born in the 1980s, who are becoming an emerging force in China. Chinese fashion in the past half-century is a fascinating case study. The country began the period in isolation and went through a phase of militant anti-fashion ideology. However, sixty years on, China is seeking to challenge the world in all fields of endeavour, including fashion design and manufacture. 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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Contents
Abstract
Preface
1. Introduction
1.1. Brief History of Fashion Designers
1.2. Pre-liberation
1.2.1 Tailors - The Birth of the Western Tailoring School
1.2.2. "Fashion" - Popularity of the "Western Style Suit"
1.2.3 Formation of a fashion centre and the earliest Chinese fashion designers
1.3 1950s- 1970s, the Fashion Taboo Period
1.4 Post-Mao Era - Contemporary Chinese Fashion Designers
2. The 80's designers -- pioneering
2.1 Background
Socio-economic
The fashion industry
The trend
The people
2.2 Designer Wang Xinyuan
Portfolio
Awards and achievements
Biography
Selected dialogues with the designer
Analysis and critiques
2.3 Designer Wu Haiyan
Portfolio
Awards and achievements
Biography
Selected dialogues with the designer
Analysis and critiques
2.4 Designer Liu Yang Portfolio
Awards and achievements
Biography
Selected dialogues with the designer
Analysis and critiques
2.5 Analysis and critiques
3. The 90's designers -- exploration
3.1 Background
Socio-economic
The fashion industry
The trend
The people
3.2 Designer Frankie Xiefeng
Portfolio
Awards and achievements
Biography
Selected dialogues with the designer
Analysis and critiques
3.3 Designer Ma ke
Portfolio
Awards and achievements
Biography
Selected dialogues with the designer
Analysis and critiques
3.4 Designer Liang Zi
Portfolio
Awards and achievements
Biography
Selected dialogues with the designer
Analysis and critiques
3.5 Analysis and critiques
4. The 21st century designers -- innovation
4.1 Background
Socio-economic
The fashion industry
The trend
The people
4.2 Emerging young designers
Group portrait
Dialogues with selected designers
Analysis and critiques
4.3 Analysis and critiques
5. Summary and conclusion
Notes on Contributors
Notes by chapter
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
