The Long and Winding Road
Nancy Zhang's Chinese Looks: Fashion, Performance, Race is a groundbreaking work that examines the complex and often contradictory ways in which Chinese fashion has been represented in the West.
Drawing on a wealth of historical and contemporary sources, Zhang argues that Chinese fashion has long been exoticized and fetishized by Westerners. She shows how this exoticization has been used to justify both the oppression of Chinese people and the appropriation of their culture.
At the same time, Zhang also shows how Chinese fashion has been used as a form of resistance and self-expression. She argues that Chinese people have used fashion to challenge stereotypes, to assert their identity, and to reclaim their history.
Chinese Looks is a timely and important book that sheds new light on the complex and ever-changing relationship between fashion, performance, and race.
A Must-Read for Anyone Interested in Fashion, Race, or Asian Studies
Chinese Looks is a must-read for anyone interested in fashion, race, or Asian studies. Zhang's writing is clear and engaging, and her research is impeccable. She provides a rich and nuanced understanding of the complex issues surrounding Chinese fashion.
Chinese Looks is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and anyone else who wants to learn more about the history and significance of Chinese fashion.
About the Author
Nancy Zhang is an associate professor of fashion studies at the University of California, Davis. She is the author of several books and articles on Chinese fashion, including Chinese Fashion: Modernity and Tradition (2013).
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