Mao Jacket by artist 王强 WangQiang

Chinese Fashion has evolved dramatically in a very short period of time. Here is a review that was aired on CCTV for Beijing's 60th Anniversary Celebration, today in Beijing, China reviewing the historic evolution of Chinese fashion from 1950 to 2009.

1950's Chinese Fashion
Mao Jacket
Father & Son look with pen in the pocket to depict intelligence.
Suits of blue and green.
Military style fashion.
Soldiers then were heroes of the times.
The worker look.
Women wore the "Bladge" dress, a one piece dress looking western style house on the prairie look.

1960's Chinese Fashion
While the rest of the world was more colorful than ever, Chinese fashion remains polo shirts and dominant in conformity, with somber colors still of Grey, blue, greens. Heritage was important. Military style still prevails. Shoes representing names "The Liberation Shoes", with very durable rubber soles looking like military converse, were the fad. Symbol of the cultural revolution.

1970's Chinese Fashion
The fake color was everywhere, with sweaters worn over them for summer without layers. Sunglasses were one style that everyone had. Blues and grays still prevailing.

1980's Chinese Fashion
The golden age of the western fashion boom of brands and supermodels, the western suit became popular in China. No ties were worn, with sweaters interchanging. Tight fitting gym pants for women were everywhere which explains the lean towards sport fashion production in China.

1990's to 2009 Jump in Chinese Fashion
Jeffen by Frankie previews regularly in Paris Fashion Week, along with Ji Xienbo Litang with him reinterpretation of men's fashion coming from a place of research and culture for menswear. The Chinese fashion industry is now looking to build their brands to an international standard. 360Fashion opens offices in Being, China and builds a showroom for their fashion professionals.