China: Through the Looking Glass at The Met, Part 2 -- Qipao Inspired

This is the Qipao [cheongsam] Inspired section seen in the Anna Wintour Costume Center at The Metropolitan Museum.
Taking photographs was difficult with all the reflections and crowds of viewers, so I pulled out my sketchbook.

Sketches, left to right:

Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, spring/summer 2011. Black silk duchasse satin embroidered with tassels. [see on Met's Pinterest]

Floral chiffon qipao over a black slip. circa 1920s-30s (not in catalogue)

Brown cut velvet qipao, circa 1920s-30s (not in catalogue)

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurant, fall/winter 2004/5, Silk satin embroidered with sequins.

Qipaos worn by Hu Die (Butterfly Wu) circa 1920s-30s (not in catalogue)

Brown cut velvet qipao, circa 1920s-30s (not in catalogue)

Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurant, fall/winter 2004/5, Silk satin embroidered with sequins.

Left to right:

John Galliano for Dior, autumn/winter 1997/98, Silk jacquard embroidered with beads [see on Met's Pinterest]

John Galliano for Dior, autumn/winter 1997/98, Silk jacquard embroidered with beads 

Jean Paul Gautier, autumn/winter 2001/2, Lacquered silk satin and embroidered silk tulle

Tomorrow, I'll feature the Manchu Robe Inspired section of the exhibition, both with my sketches and photos.

Note: I relied on the exhibition catalogue China: Through the Looking Glass and The Met's website for information, especially for details about the garments. Selected Images from the catalogue can be viewed on The Met's Pinterest board.