Mao's New Suit (1997)

China's door has been opened and so have people's wardrobes.

Mao's New Suit (1997) poster

For decades people in China modelled themselves on Chairman Mao who wore a simple worker’s outfit in blue or grey, known as the ‘Mao Suit’. MAO’S NEW SUIT charts the course of two Beijing fashion designers amidst the staging of their first collection in Shanghai’s annual Fashion Week.

Director: Sally Ingleton
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
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Original Language: en
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What is Mao's New Suit about?
For decades people in China modelled themselves on Chairman Mao who wore a simple worker’s outfit in blue or grey, known as the ‘Mao Suit’. MAO’S NEW SUIT charts the course of two Beijing fashion designers amidst the staging of their first collection in Shanghai’s annual Fashion Week.
Who directed Mao's New Suit?
Mao's New Suit was directed by Sally Ingleton.
Who stars in Mao's New Suit?
Mao's New Suit stars Guo Pei, Sun Jian.
How long is Mao's New Suit?
Mao's New Suit has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Mao's New Suit?
Mao's New Suit is a Documentary film.