China, the country that never sleeps, seems to finally have forgotten all their years of repression and opened their doors for the world of Fashion.

With an incessant demand for Luxury brands and Western products, the streets of China offer a mix of Japanese, Korean and Western trends with a hint of the well known traditional Chinese style.

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Strongly influenced by TV dramas, Chinese fashion can be divided into three categories.  The Japanese “little girl” style; shorts or mini- skirts, with knee-high socks and lots of layers of bright neon colours.

The Korean style: Constantly seen on Chinese television programs, consisting of luxury fabrics, incredibly high heels, nipped-in waists and long, silky hair.

And lastly, the Western style; With Men and Women rocking our latest catwalk trends in all the major cities of China.

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This year the streets of the East have been coloured by a mix of stamped and striped outfits. The famous 80s and 90s false collars can be found on a variety of styles and prints, giving you the impression of layers without the trouble of having to wear a bunch of clothes one on top of one another. ‘Cake’ shoes, or ‘Wedges as we would say, are the perfect way to add those extras inches and keep comfortable. Perfect for most occasions, all you have to do is change the daily leather pair for a bright animal print and you will be ready to dance the night away. Polka dots are a must and are giving new outfits the so – called vintage look without the vintage pricetag. The Japanese influence of long skirts have become a way of hiding imperfections while still looking stylish.

From the eternal romantics to classics day to day styles, China’s street fashion is an illustration of their growing independence increasing recognition as a place of high fashion.

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Article by Hannah Marques

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