The Inheritance and innovation of Chinese Traditional Costume from the Perspective of Intangible Cultural Heritage -a case study of APEC Leader s Dress

Textile intangible cultural heritage is the treasure of Chinese culture. It is a problem that inheritance and innovation of Chinese traditional costume, which is needs to be solved and discussed in the clothing industry. This paper takes APEC leader s clothing as an example, and discuss it in the perspective of intangible cultural heritage. It also analyses the present situation of the origin and characteristics of Chinese traditional costume and APEC leaders fashion design ideas, structure, pattern, color and fabric.