A Collection of Clothing and Accessories
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Editor's review
The author's narration is restrained yet full of tension. His meticulous examination of sartorial details—the height of a qipao's slit, the width of a Western suit's lapel—is linked to the tightening or loosening of ritual constraints, the pace of women's liberation, and the clash of Chinese and Western ideas. Reading it, one feels deeply that the cut of a garment holds the breath and heartbeat of an era. Mr. Sun Mengying has long worked in cultural relic and historical research, and his writing combines a scholar's rigor with a literary warmth, so that historical sources are no longer cold listings but can prompt readers to reflect deeply on the history of daily life and material culture.
For contemporary readers, the book's value lies in offering a mirror for reflecting on today's consumerism and fast fashion. In an age when "new clothes are always better," looking back at a time when the "rule of dress" was gradually dissolving and clothing became a vehicle for identity and thought helps us rediscover the more essential and profound relationship between dress, the individual, and society. It is a work that rewards careful reading, rich in information and profound in cultural depth.
Who it's for
A good fit for
- History enthusiasts interested in modern Chinese social and daily life history
- Readers or students in related fields concerned with dress culture and material culture studies
- Deep readers who enjoy discerning the changes of an era through everyday objects
- Professionals in fashion design and fashion culture research seeking historical inspiration
Not a good fit for
- Readers looking for the latest trend or style guides, or a simple picture book of clothing
- Readers seeking a quick browse and a light, entertaining reading experience
Reading tips
- Reading in chapter order is recommended, following the timeline to grasp the thread and logic of sartorial evolution.
- While reading, compare with clothing images in old photographs and films to enhance the experience through association.
- There is no need to rush; focus on the historical periods or garment types that interest you most and savor them in depth.
About the publisher
SDX Joint Publishing Company is a publisher known for its humanities and social science titles, covering classics, culture, history, social fiction and politics. Its catalogue of 826 books includes Chinese and foreign literary classics such as The Scholars, Camel Xiangzi and Selected Short Stories of Chekhov, scholarly works such as Studies of Chinese Cave Temples, A Study of the Tuoba History (Revised Edition) and The Nine-Rank System: A Prehistory of the Imperial Examination, and translations such as Red Star Over China and Notes from the House of the Dead. Its authors include renowned Chinese and foreign writers such as Wu Jingzi, Lao She, Su Bai and Chekhov, as well as scholars and translators such as Chen Xiaoming, Wang Benhua, Guo Changbao and Zhu Xiansheng. Its publishing character lies in balancing the popularisation of classics with academic depth, with attention to textual quality and the transmission of knowledge.
Contents
- 版权信息
- 作者简介
- 序
- 第一章
- “奇装异服”西人来
- 华人裁缝转行多
- 洋人婚礼夺眼球
- 第二章
- 隆泰洋行销售时装
- 中国时装祖师赵春兰
- 时装业蓬勃发展
- 鼎盛的30年代
- 第三章
- 子承父业当裁缝
- 西服业兴旺繁荣
- 荣昌祥风靡十里洋场
- 散尽股份求发展
- 第四章
- 西服设计制作之“四个功”
- 西服设计制作之“九个势”
- 西服设计制作之“十六字”
- “三帮”“五派”各显神通
- 第五章
- 洋人游泳大赛
- 倪红艳首穿泳装上封面
- 女明星掀起穿泳装热潮
- 女子游泳比赛
- 第六章
- 传教士眼中的东方时尚
- 青楼女子当先锋
- 老照片定格风采
- 时尚弄潮儿
- 第七章
- 裘皮业的起伏发展
- 大集成皮货局
- 第一西比利亚皮货店
- 第八章
- 鸿翔，旗袍倾佳丽
- 培罗门，绅士之选
- 朋街，大家闺秀所爱
- 第九章
- 戏服古装成时尚
- 大小姐造型优雅
- 洋人女性造型奔放
- 翻毛大衣风靡上海
- 第十章
- 旗袍展风姿
- 超短装抛却束缚
- 西式时装风行一时
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About the author
Sun Mengwu is an author whose biographical information is very limited in publicly available sources; his nationality, dates of birth and death, and English name are not clearly recorded. What can be confirmed is that he is an author associated with books on fashion. One work by him is held in the collection, namely Hu Shi Hui (A Compendium of Clothing and Accessories), which suggests that his writing focuses on the field of dress culture, outfit coordination, and fashion trends. Judging from its title, the book appears to be a volume centered on compiling and classifying garments and accessories or on offering guidance for dressing, aimed at general readers interested in clothing and personal image. Its subject matter is close to daily life and combines practical value with a certain aesthetic guidance. Because records of the author's own experience and creative background are unavailable, it is difficult to offer a full assessment of his writing style and overall influence; the above remarks can only be based on the existing work, and further materials may allow a fuller account in the future.
