Fashion(-ista) in China

Chinese crave for fashion, does not limit to affordable pieces of clothing nor to the always expensive and very coveted LV, CD, YSL, D&G et al. (that is foreign luxury bands).

"You Western people" (to re-use one of my favourite expression from my dear Chinese friend Lin) have lately discovered or acknowledged the formidable bunch of talent displayed by Chinese designers. The fact is, Chinese Haute Couture was not among the national industry put forward over the last three decades. This year is only the 12th serie of Chinese Fashion week -held in Beijing. A mere child compared to mature (or ageing?) London, New York, Paris and Milan. But nobody puts Baby in a corner. Chinese talents have exploded over the past years (check out these pics from 2007 and 2008 Fashion weeks).

This 2009 Fashion week (which kicked off on March 24, 2009) reflected both this year trend towards simplicity (considering current economic conditions; even Marc Jacobs show was considerably played down) and Chinese love for vibrant colours... Difficult equilibrium indeed!

2009 Chinese Fashion Week (Autumn-Winter 09/10) in pics:

-It all began with stunning designs, or shoud I say, futuristic visions

- Then, the show "Interpret girls born in 1980s"

On the left: totally suitable for any Parisian fashionista (so Rive Gauche).

Below: Hello hot yellow and bright pink, for the most daring (fashion forward) trendsetter



For more pics on 2009 Chinese Fashion Week (Autumn/Winter), check this link.

For a "Street Chic Daily"-esque (@Elle) pics, check this blog Stylites in Beijing.


En espérant avoir suscité votre intérêt pour la mode et la Haute Couture chinoise...
A bientôt!!