Who Created This?
Chinese street style star Kim Lia wrote her first book last year, which is her guide to having fun with Asian style and creating an irresistible and unique total look.
If you think Asia is all about anime, rice, and seafood – think twice. Thanks to its balance of culture and tradition, Asia hosts one of the best fashion scenes in the world. For example, Tokyo Fashion Week is one of the hottest industry events of the year. In Asian countries you will find the most avant-garde looks and ideas.
Ordinary people and celebrities are picking up on the trend. Asian style has already found its place on the world stage, and the western countries are always willing to learn what’s out there. If you’re curious about this subject, discover in this book some fashion tips that will broaden your horizons.
What are Asian rules of style?
- Asian style covers dozens of distinct subcultures ranging from wildly experimental to relatively traditional. You have the avant-garde stuff or anime-inspired fashion. Besides, the fashionistas may enjoy classic, timeless, and minimalist looks. Just flip through the catalogues of Muji or Uniqlo to find something very casual yet sophisticated.
- Here you will find a sheer diversity of fashion trends from the preppy looks inspired by American students to the girly-glam.
- Asian-based aesthetic fits every style. The rich fashion tradition has produces the most successful designers in the fashion world like Yohji Yamamoto or Kenzo Takada.
- Nowadays the weather is crazy! We observe something like a mix of snowy winters, cold springs, hot summers, and a lot of rain. However local designers seem to have found a top secret to look fashionable despite the tough weather. Do you want to learn it? Layers! Many garments and accessories. F. e. oversized coats may be a part of winter agenda but in reality are worn all year round.