Western designers often look for inspiration in literature and the fantasies of wuxia seem to be of particular interest. At the exhibition, a gallery is devoted to wuxia. You will be able to see shorts from famous Chinese movies that highlight the warrior stories and will be able to see a link between customs in the movies and the fashions on display.
Check out other blogs about "China: Through the Looking Glass":
Blog 1 - Gui Pei: Couture from Beijing in New York City