Last month, Swarovski exhibited 22 "Crystallized"  iconic little black dresses as part of a luxurious cocktail party at the Museum of CAFA (Central Academy of Fine Arts) in Wangjing.

As part of an international fund-raising initiative, Swarovski commissioned 22 of fashion's most talented designers last year to design their own unique creation of the classic black dress. 

These selected designers include some high fashion designers from Jean Paul Gaultier, Philip Lim, Vivienne Westwood,  Valentino, Fendi, Lavin, Givenchy, Donna Karan New York and Giorgio Armani Prive. 

These dresses will all be part of a one-of-a-kind collection to be auctioned in September 2010 in New York City after its tour around the world. 100% of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to the American Cancer Society and la Ligue nationale contre le cancer in France.

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The AustCham Bejing group hosted their annual Australian Gala Ball, a glamorous Black & White Masquerade Ball, this past Saturday, April 17 at the China World Hotel.

A highlight of Beijing's social calendar, the vivacious event featured live music entertainment by Marmalade, a guest appearance from Christine Anu, a guest MC from Australia, great acrobatic performances, and live auctions for art pieces.

A night of fun for charity, this fundraiser event will donate their proceeds to 12 different not-for-profit organizations over the next 12 months, across Micro Finance, Environment, Local Community and Children.

Adorned in stunning masks that reminded me of the traditional Venetian masks from Italy, gents were dressed in black and white tuxes and ladies were all donning flowing evening gowns.

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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.

2009年9月11日，最具影响力的国际权威时尚杂志《VOGUE》将举办一场空前的全球性时尚盛会--"VOGUE 摩登不夜城"（Fashion's Night Out），作为《VOGUE》杂志全球知名版本之一的中国版，《VOGUE服饰与美容》联合此次活动合作伙伴国贸商城、北京银泰中心悦·生活PARK LIFE、金融街购物中心及王府半岛酒店，以及众多品牌、设计师和媒体合作代表于7月16日在北京柏悦酒店召开新闻发布会，共同见证了"VOGUE摩登不 夜城"盛会的启动。

"VOGUE摩登不夜城"全球盛会由拥有众多国际版本的 《VOGUE》杂志发起，并联合国际知名设计师、顶尖奢侈品牌、大型百货公司和时尚精品店共同打造。从北京至米兰，从伦敦至巴黎，从纽约至孟买，13个时 尚之都，包括美国、英国、法国、意大利、西班牙、德国、希腊、印度、俄罗斯、日本、韩国、中国台湾及中国版《VOGUE》杂志的编辑，与众多明星、模特、 名流及零售商在9月11日这个欢腾之夜齐齐汇聚，共同为时尚产业鼓劲喝彩。他们将亲自参与各自所在城市的特别活动，以专业时尚人士的非凡影响力，激发民众 的购物热情。作为一场意义深远的盛会，"VOGUE摩登不夜城"的鲜明主题表现为彰显时尚所带来的创意、愉悦与欢乐。

届 时，《VOGUE服饰与美容》将与北京四大顶级高端百货公司联手为消费者提供独一无二的时尚体验：当晚，国贸商城将以充满艺术感的"Fashion & Art"（时尚与艺术交融）作为主题，与北京银泰中心悦·生活PARK LIFE颇具创意的"A Toast to Fashion..."（时尚夜宴）主题交相辉映，王府半岛酒店和金融街购物中心也将分别结合自身特色，推出极富个性的"The Peninsula Shopping Experience"（半岛购物行）和"双喜盈门"特别策划。

此 外，以上合作商场还将在当晚延长营业时间，并特设多个别具创意的互动体验环节。《VOGUE服饰与美容》更是力邀Phillip Lim、Anna Sui、Alexander Wang、Jason Wu四位顶尖华裔国际设计师为此次中国活动独家设计四款环保购物袋限量发售，售卖所得将全部捐献给环保基金以支持公益事业。

《VOGUE 服饰与美容》编辑总监张宇表示："这一全球性的活动是为提醒我们，时尚是生活的一部分，它同时也在表明良好的购物环境对你我的生活而言多么有益。我们很高 兴能够作为《VOGUE》的一员承揽此项计划，并在这一前所未有的时刻将零售商和购物者汇聚在北京各大顶尖百货公司。在经济状况甚为艰难的当下，我们希望 能够对时尚产业所呈现的进取心与想象力有所回报，同时，我们也很高兴能借此机会，将中国设计师的创意作品近距离展现在更多消费者面前。所以我们称这次的活 动是一次空前的大胆首创和一个全球共庆的欢腾之夜"。

  
Shimmering against a moonlight backdrop on the Fez Bar rooftop, Lu's 3 edited selections from her Spring, Fall, and Skull Bride collections loomed in the night.

360Fashion China is proud to present on their 1 Year Anniversary day June 11, 2008, the unique, talented, fast rising young designer, Lu 12.28, with an interactive fashion show in Fez Bar, Beijing, China! 360Fashion China launched in June 11, 2008 in Beijing presenting a top photographer photo exhibition.

360时尚中国在成立一周年的庆祝会上荣幸地推出优秀的年轻设计师品牌Lu12.28,并在北京FEZ酒吧举行一场互动时装秀.360时尚于2008年6月11日落户中国举办了顶级摄影师摄影展.

Starting: 9pm June 11, 2009, 360Fashion will update this channel with photos, video, and coverage of the Fashion Show event live Beijing, China time.

360时尚将从北京时间2009年6月11日晚九点开始，更新该网站并发布照片，视频和时装秀的现场报道，大家可以通过网络和手机同步了解到该活动.

360Fashion China is proud to present on their 1 Year Anniversary day June 11, 2008, the unique, talented, fast rising young designer, Lu 12.28, with an interactive fashion show in Fez Bar, Beijing, China! 360Fashion China launched in June 11, 2008 in Beijing presenting a top photographer photo exhibition.

Starting: 9pm June 11, 2009, 360Fashion will update this channel with photos, video, and coverage of the Fashion Show event live Beijing, China time.

 

This Book Release Conference& Photograph Exibition was co-presented by China Garment Association,China Textile Association,Design Institute of Sichuan Normal University to showcase  great change in china fashion industry over last 30 years.

2009年3月26日，由中国服装协会、中国流行色协会、中国纺织摄影协会、四川出版集团主办；四川师范大学服装服饰文化研究所、四川美术出版社、四川师范大学服装学院、四川城市职业学院、四川新视典模特文化有限公司联合承办、北京爱慕内衣有限公司协办的《见证中国服装30年》图书发布会暨时尚摄影展将于新中国国际展览中心举办。

 当《见证中国服装30年》的大型纪实图书走进中国图书市场时，不仅仅意味着中国服装30年发展史作为一份详尽的资料载入改革开放30年的历史史册，也作为献给建国60周年的一份贺礼，将产业、市场与生活中的每个人紧密联系在一起，给创造美的人们带来启发和帮助，同时给热爱美的人们留下许多新鲜的时尚故事和影像。