From emperors dressed in dragon robes to celestial maidens with flowing sashes, Shen Yun’s costumes are truly a sight to behold.

With hundreds of colorful, handmade garments spanning China’s regions, dynasties, and ethnicities, every costume is inspired by authentic couture. Be it cloud capes and battle armor or ornate headdresses and flower-pot shoes, Shen Yun’s costuming stays true to history while breathing new life into fashion’s past. Many leading fashion designers around the world now consider Shen Yun a must see.