By Sean Tham,
With Chinese New Year right around the corner, tis’ the season to dress to impress. Of course anything red’s a safe bet, but what if we told you that there’s a better alternative?
Since fashion designers have constantly drawn on Asian influences as a source of inspiration (dating as far back to the 17th century, but notably, the late Yves Saint Laurent’s 1977 Chinese collection), chinoiserie chic has always been a near-constant. So, rather than choosing vermilion, carmine and scarlet for your Lunar New Year ensembles, why not opt for oriental-inspired fashion pieces instead?
From brocade and embroidery to oriental motifs, we’ve cherry picked best chinoiserie-style numbers that will elevate your look during house visits this year.