Confession: I know I’m Chinese, but I could never see myself wearing a qipao, a traditional and well-known Chinese dress. I think it’s because I’ve seen too many cheap fetish versions for Halloween — aptly named “Sexy China Doll Costume” or something similar. Hm, no.
However, NE Tiger, a Chinese luxury label, presented its 2009 Haute Couture collection at China Fashion Week with traditional Chinese motifs and modernized silhouettes — a collection that could represent modern China itself with its eastern and western influences.
Of course, the traditional high-necked qipao is still evident in these designs, …

As Carrie Bradshaw once said, “I rationalized that my new shoes shouldn’t be punished just because I can’t budget.”
Well, we don’t believe your wallet should be punished either. That’s why Mochi is giving away one $75 Shoebuy.com gift certificate to the ultimate shoe-fanatic for a carefree shopping spree without even having to leave the comfort of your own computer chair.
All you have to do is write a brief 300-500 word essay about your favorite pair of shoes. Tell us a story — where did they come from? What’s your best …

A few years ago, people thought eco-fashion was only for yoga-loving tree huggers who wore hemp shirts and organic cotton T-shirts with peace signs. The words “organic,” “sustainable” and “green” just didn’t carry the fashionable and trendy connotations that they do now — and luckily for Mother Nature, the blossoming of eco-fashion into mainstream society has resulted into many stylish offerings for fashionistas.
For example, award-winning designer Phillip Lim created an eco-friendly line of clothing called “GO GREEN GO” by Phillip Lim, sold at Barney’s. All of the pieces in this …

China is a country founded on the past and tilted toward the future. Amid the art deco skyscrapers are sensational ancient palaces and temples in bright colors rivaling those of Missoni prints. All women wear high heels no matter how much they have to walk (image is very important over there). Children go to school from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in hopes of gaining entrance into the top universities — for some, it’s their only escape to a better future.
My father came from a poor farm village in China, and …

Boudoir, a skillfully sexy fashion trend, is the perfect way to bring both playfulness and comfort to your summer style. In French, “boudoir” is used to describe a woman’s intimate, private space, such as the private chamber or dressing room. In the fashion world, “boudoir” refers to sensual, lingerie-inspired garments worn as outerwear. As the Spring/Summer 2009 Dolce & Gabbana show demonstrates, the style achieves a fresh, sleek look when a boudoir piece is paired with something simple and casual. Here are ways to take the look from runway to …