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The Fashion World of Halfway Around the World

The Fashion of ChinaAndrew Charette

FASH 281-D1Prof. Cockle & Prof. Wang

+Beijing Fashion – Eclectic Inconsistency

Eclectic in the sense of ensembles pieced together by garments from a diverse range of : Colors Fabrications Seasons

Inconsistent as seen from person to person. There was no overall sense of Beijing fashion, when compared to the American “Prep” look, for example. The inconsistency was Beijing’s fashion.

Located in North Eastern China, the climate of Beijing is dry and hot during the summer months.

+Beijing Fashion – Eclectic Inconsistency

Tiananmen Square & The Forbidden City

+Beijing Fashion – Eclectic Inconsistency

The Summer Palace

+Shanghai Fashion – International Conservative & Anti-fit

International: Shanghai fashion is heavily influenced by its position as a highly international city. Having a history with France, Germany and the U.K, Shanghai has developed a flavor of European style.

Conservative: From personal experience, Shanghai men and women are more conservative in dress and their approach.

Anti-fit: The anti-fit trend is also very popular for the Shanghainese. Clothes employ many pleats, drop crotches, and draping.

Located in China’s Central East, Shanghai’s climate is hot and humid during the summer months.

+Shanghai Fashion – International Conservative

Zeal Nightclub

+Shanghai Fashion – Anti-Fit

Croquis 5cm

+Hong Kong Fashion – Manhattan You may chuckle upon viewing my

description of Hong Kong fashion; however, it is such an international city that its style is very much like Manhattan.

Numerous trends with very individualistic interpretations.

Bohemian, Vintage Levi’s, Ivy League, are all notable

Located in Southern China, Hong Kong’s climate is hot and humid.

+Hong Kong Fashion – Manhattan

Granville Street