Chinese imperial court clothes made with plastic, scraps and recycled materials a hit in China


A collection of dresses inspired by those worn by ancient Chinese emperors and consorts made from plastic bags, discarded fabrics, and other household scraps have proved a hit on mainland Chinese social media.

The dressmaker, surnamed Lv, from Luoyang in central China’s Henan province has spent the last five years making the unique period clothes during her spare time.

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