Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present
"Valery Garrett is one of the few scholars working in the field of Chinese costume studies to consider the very real issues of continuity and evolution of the dress of nearly a fifth of the world's population, thus broadening our understanding of this rich, dynamic history". John E Vollmer, author and scholar."Valery Garrett's research on Chinese dress, especially that worn by the local people, has been a constant inspiration to me as a fashion designer in New York" Vivienne Tam"As China becomes ever more important on the world scene, we can expect to find greater Chinese influence on both art and fashion. Valery Garrett's work on the history of Chinese dress will be a significant resource for both scholars and designers." Dr Valerie Steel, Director, Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, New York."Valery Garrett needs no introduction to students of Chinese dress. Her latest publication embodies the fruits of decades of devoted study in all related fields, assiduous collecting and technical know-how." Dr James Hayes, author and historian.