China Chic
China Chic by Vivienne Tam, published by Harper Collins on April 11, 2006, is a 336-page exploration of the intersection between Eastern and Western design influences. In this edition, celebrated fashion designer Vivienne Tam shares her unique perspective on cross-cultural style, blending traditional Chinese elements with modern Western aesthetics. The book offers insights into her inspirations, showcasing a variety of cultural artifacts and fashion pieces that reflect her vision.
Readers will find a personal journey through the world of design, as Tam discusses iconic items such as the cheongsam and Mao jacket, alongside cultural landmarks like Chinese opera houses and Zen gardens. The narrative emphasizes the richness of Chinese design and its relevance in contemporary popular culture, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty in everyday experiences, from enjoying a bowl of noodles to the elegance of a Ming chair. This edition presents Tam’s insights in a compact format, making it accessible for those interested in design, art, and popular culture.
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East meets West in this award–winning book of Chinese style by superstar fashion designer Vivienne Tam–and now it’s in a cute, smaller trim size trade paperback!
Celebrated fashion designer Vivienne Tam shares the rare individuality of her own cross–cultural style, combining traditional eastern elements with a modern Western edge. The seductive East–meets–West style is brought alive as Tam takes us on a personal journey featuring the people, places, and things that inspire her. From the sexy cheongsam (the ultimate feminine dress) to the Mao jacket (gives power dressing a whole new meaning), from the elaborate Chinese opera houses to Zen gardens, she teaches such us how to savour the world in a bowl of noodles and the essence of Chinese design in her favourite Ming chair. China Chic is style that is hot, hip, and pervasive to today’s–and tomorrow’s–pop culture.
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