Orientalism in Fashion.

As most people who have had an interest in fashion people will know that oriental styles often comes into play, Some beautifully interpreted, Some not (How could we forget the tank tops with dragons on from the late 90's- Yes i did have one it was purple and was glittery). It appears it waats not the first time that interpretions of Oriental styles have gone off the track- Up to the 1900's there seemed to be confusion between real oriental styles and the European fantasises- None the less Europeans became big fans and even went as far as decorating royal palaces in the 'style' of Orientalism (Brighton Royal Pavilion).