I knew coming to China I would have the opportunity to discover new fashion with the open- mind of potentially bringing home some new trends. I have seen a lot of new fashion but will definitely not be bringing any of the trends home. Personally, some of the fashion in China is not my favorite. I wanted to give everyone an opportunity to see some trends and decide for themselves if they would rock these fads.
Bling is an understatement when it comes to China. They put it on EVERYTHING. I have tried to buy shirts, dresses, and boots, each time excited when I see something I may like, only to pull it completely off the rack to find fake diamonds in the shape of a heart or bear. Trying to find a plain shirt or pair of boots without it being glammed out with some sort of design made of fake, cheap studs is incredibly difficult.
Girls love to wear shorts with tights underneath. Yes, like back in the early 90's when we thought it was cool too. My personal favorite are leather shorts with some sort of colored pair of tights underneath.... The one thing I do really like is the tights here are very thick and warm but look just like normal tights. The weather here is super cold and to wear lightweight tights would be idiotic; Having warm tights that look fashionable is crucial. The only issue I face is Chinese woman have no @ss so for me to find tights that will go over these American thighs and butt is next to impossible to find.
One unisex trend that seems to be hip among the late teens and early-twenties age group are thick-framed glasses without lenses. This gives the young face a "sophisticated" but modern look that is very popular. A co-worker of mine bought in bulk and stocked up on glasses that cost about $50RMB ($8) for 3 pairs. I constantly poke fun of him saying he should at least have bought some with lenses so it doesn't seem AS stupid! He insists it makes it look younger and more hip.
A lot of younger men in China that are considered trendy are incredibly metro. The clothes are worn tight; their hair is longer that average and either poofy or slicked; and they love man purses. Some men like the skinny jean-look with chucks, very emo looking.
For the most part matching doesn't seem to be important when it comes to fashion. Patterns are acceptable to mix, as well as any color of the rainbow. I know that brown and black is now an acceptable, wonderful trend, which I dig if put together well, but the Chinese take it to a whole new level.
Most of the trends that are found in China are inspired in Korea, or so I am told. Overall, the fashion is not my cup of tea but if you find these trends awesome that's your opinion. I know I am not Miss Trend Setter back home but I seem to think of myself as somewhat fashionable. I have provided pictures so you are able to see the amazing fads here in China. Enjoy!
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