Museum exhibits vintage Shanghai-style

AN exhibition over 70 Shanghai-style dresses is underway at the Shanghai History Museum.

The is a lady’s gown originating in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). The gowns became icons of Shanghai style and culture between the 1920s and 1940s as influences from the West led to innovations in its design.

In their heyday, these formfitting garments were prized by the city’s stylish women and frequently appeared in fashion magazines, advertisements and popular films.

Highlights of the exhibition include a indanthrene blue dress and a gown with a printed paisley pattern, both of which are representative of Shanghaistyle according to experts at the museum.

Along with the garments, the show features a multimedia

of presentation on the culture of the There’s also an interactive feature where visitors can scan a QR code and take a photo of themselves wearing a digital

The garments now on view were donated by Wang Shui-zhong, a collector from Taiwan who offered over 300 vintage to the museum.

Wang has been a collector of Chinese art and artifacts for decades. He is currently the director of the Chinese Culture and Fine Arts Association in Taipei.

The display is in an exhibition hall on the first floor of the East Building of the museum.

Date: Through October 16, 9am5pm

Venue: Shanghai History Museum Address: 325 Nanjing Rd W.