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Fashioning Chinese Women

Empire to Modernity

Woman's ceremonial robe, China, first half of the 18th century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York — Anonymous Gift, 1943

Fashioning Chinese Women was on view at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, United States, from June 14, 2026 to October 12, 2026.

Last verified October 13, 2026 · Official source ↗

An exhibition of more than 70 garment ensembles documenting the transformation of Chinese women's dress across a century, from empire to modernity. It features pieces from Shanghai, Hong Kong, and America.

Venue

  1. Los Angeles County Museum of Art
    Los Angeles, United States · June 14 – October 12, 2026
    Closed 12 Oct

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A woman's Chinese ceremonial robe displayed flat with the sleeves extended: pale cream silk embroidered with rows of circular floral roundels and a band of stylised waves at the hem, with dark patterned cuffs and collar.

Woman's ceremonial robe, China, first half of the 18th century

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York — Anonymous Gift, 1943 · Source ↗