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Why 5,000-Year-Old Fashion Is Making a Comeback

Handicrafts from China’s 56 ethnic minority groups have long been ignored and some are on the verge of extinction.  Now their fashion techniques are being sought for inspiration and collaboration by brands as diverse as Marni and Uniqlo.
Chinoises jackets and Angel Chen's moodboards | Collage by BoF
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  • Casey Hall,
  • Zoe Suen

SHANGHAI, China —

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