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The Art of Ancient Fashion

China's Greatest TreasuresSeries 2
Episode 2 of 6

BBC art historian Alastair Sooke discovers how historic fashion design still resonates with people in China today, and how it has become a way in which people can celebrate their identity.

Across the world, fashion is a fundamental expression of who we are. Today, people in China are rediscovering the beauty of their extraordinarily rich clothing heritage. In this programme, Alastair discovers how historic fashion design still resonates with people in China today, and how it has become a way in which people can celebrate their identity.

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Sun 21 Jun 202623:30
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