Fashion

Chinese Millennials and Modern Fashion Ads

Chinese Millennials are far more conscious of fashion than previous generations. Being more independent and connected to global trends, the Millennials are willing to experiment more with their clothes and accessories. Some of the trends that Chinese Millennials are watching out for in fashion ads Diversity China, for the most part, is racially uniform. However, ...

Raven Montmorency

Two female Chinese Millennials shopping.

Hanfu Craze in China

Hanfu is the clothing that was worn by the Han ethnic majority in China prior to the Qing Dynasty (1644 to 1912). After communists took over and Western clothing started becoming prevalent, wearing Hanfu was seen as dangerous since it might indicate a love for tradition. In the past decade, there has been a huge ...

Emma Lu

A Chinese woman wearing Hanfu clothing.

Cabochons, Chlorine, and Other Things You Need to Know About Jade

The demand for jade gemstones and jewelry is on the rise. If you plan on buying a stone either as an investment or solely out of interest in jewelry, you should know that there are three important things that determine the value of this precious stone — color, cabochons, and maintenance. Evaluating color and translucency ...

Raven Montmorency

A jade and diamond necklace.

The Exquisite Art of Origami-Inspired Fashion

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. The aim of origami is to transform a flat piece of paper into a sculpture-like object. In modern times, the techniques of origami are being used in the fashion industry as well. The PLI.Ē project is a creative collaboration between two artists from Montreal who want to ...

Raven Montmorency

Origami fashion.

The Inspiration of a Top Hairstylist

Gabriel Georgiou, a Greek-born Australian, is well-known in the entertainment industry. This celebrity hairstylist, famous among Hollywood and Bollywood stars alike, has worked with the likes of Jessica Alba and Robert Downey, Jr. He is blessed with creativity. The celebrity’s hair is his canvas, and scissors, hairspray, and hair dryers can work magic in his ...

Helen London

Gabriel Georgiou.

Grace Strobel: Meet The Brave Model With Down Syndrome

Grace Strobel is a 22-year-old woman who dreams of being a top model. However, unlike her peers, Grace has to grapple with Down syndrome. But this has not stopped the aspiring model from putting her all into the profession. And the modeling agencies have taken note of Grace, thanks to her indomitable spirit.   A ...

Raven Montmorency

Grace Strobel, model.

World’s Most Expensive Diamond and Jade Bracelets

Bracelets are one of the most beloved fashion accessories for women. While many buy them as an ornament, the wealthy collect interesting pieces. Bracelets made from diamonds and jade are the ones that attract the most demand. The exquisite ones are usually sold off at very high prices. Diamond bracelets Among diamond bracelets, the most ...

Nspirement Staff

The Most Controversial Fashion Campaigns in China

The Asian market is one of the largest consumers of fashion. Brands such as Gucci have had great success, especially in China. They have found that using the influence of powerful persons brings the maximum revenue. However, sometimes it happens that luxury brands make mistakes and face a tirade of criticism. China fashion In the ...

Nspirement Staff

The Shocking Truth Behind China’s Denim Industry

Jeans are again at the top of most people’s must-have in fashion. 2017 saw the largest annual growth rate in the sector since 2013, according to The Guardian, with over US$95 billion in sales worldwide. Sales of premium designer jeans have doubled, while designers from Tom Ford, MaxMara, and Versus Versace accentuated deep indigo denim ...

Jack Roberts

There Is No Such Thing as Organic Bamboo Clothing

While fabrics marketed as organic bamboo clothing are gaining popularity worldwide, it turns out that no organic bamboo textiles have actually been certified. Behind the apparent fraud is the Chinese industry giant Tenbro. The amount of “organic” bamboo fabric Tenbro exports annually is 20 times greater than the amount of American-produced organic cotton exported annually. ...

Raven Montmorency

A grove of bamboo.