Young Chinese designers have a tendency to mix traditional embroidery with oversized streetwear silhouettes.
a strong dislike of doing something
a habit or pattern of often doing something
a requirement from fashion brands
a sudden decision to try something new
Using cheap polyester for qipao now looks out of date as more brands prefer eco-friendly silk.
very modern and fashionable
no longer used or fashionable
made by a famous designer
too expensive for most people
Some older tailors complain about young designers using torn fabric in China-chic collections.
praise something loudly
ignore a problem
say you are unhappy with something
buy something immediately
The fame of the Chinese brand “M Essential” grew quickly after their Shanghai Fashion Week show.
having very little money
being known by many people
making only cheap clothes
being unknown to most people
It would be vain to think a single jacket can represent all of Chinese culture.
very colorful and beautiful
useful and practical
pointless or producing no good result
humble and modest
Using bamboo weaving for handbag handles is a creative way to combine Chinese craft with modern design.
copying old styles exactly
using new and original ideas
following strict rules
making things very expensive
More Chinese fashion consumers now prefer domestic brands over foreign luxury labels.
made in your own country
made in other countries
made for men only
made by hand only
It is rare to find a China-chic brand that uses real handmade silk knots instead of plastic ones.
not happening or seen often
common and easy to find
cheap and low quality
very old and broken
There has been a decline in the use of heavy dragon embroidery among young Chinese designers.
a slow increase
a sudden stop
a reduction or going down
a fashion competition
In the past five years, we have witnessed the rise of guochao from a niche trend to a mainstream movement.
to design a new collection
to see or experience something happening
to cancel a fashion show
to ignore or miss something
The changshan (long gown) is a classic piece in Chinese menswear that never truly disappears from fashion.
traditional and enduringly stylish
fashionable for only one season
made by a new designer
very strange and unusual
If a brand only copies Western styles without any Chinese soul, it is bound to fail in the China-chic market.
will certainly happen
might possibly happen
happened once in the past
should never happen