Dolce & Gabbana and Byron Lars’ garments [Fig. 1] suggest the outlook of 1990s, post-modern orientalism that features hyperbolic additions of Eastern elements. The colors, red, gold, and black, hint at Chinese decorative art and fashion [Fig. 8], while the form of these outfits maintain the designers’ Western perspectives. Yves Saint Laurent’s garments [Fig.2] also combine Chinese elements, using scallop patterning and a quilting technique associated with Chinese winter jackets. Unlike the previous examples, J.B. Martin’s ballet costumes [Fig. 3] show Eastern influences on costume design. Costume designers could most easily incorporate the exotic aspects of oriental clothing and these designs borrow many decorative elements from Chinese fashion. The Chinese Man costume features a pagoda-shaped hat, batwing-like lapels, meandering tree patterns, and faux-Chinese script, while the Chinese Woman costume features pagoda sleeves and reversed scallops along the neckline. These designs, more evidently in the woman's outfit, are combined with the extravagant ornamentation of the French Rococo.
