Fashion was the term not associated with Taiwan even during 1960s and 1970s. One would hardly find a fashion magazine or a fashion shop in Taiwan during that period.
Till early 80s, a visit to a clothing company to a tailoring store was the maximum fashion experience they could have. But the withdrawal of martial law changed the scenario.
Established in 1989, Lijing Jingpin was Taiwan's first store which brought top international brands home. Taiwanese brand Hsu Liling rose to face the onslaught of Japanese departmental stores. Designer labels like Xiaci and Wenqingzhu also joined their mission.
Bellini, the Italian shoe brand has three R&D centers in Italy and Chairman Shi Shengshan claims that their brand is always a season or two ahead of the rest. Its prices are higher in the range of 2,000 to 5,000
Clothing of Huang Shuqis is of high quality and prepared on order. It lays emphasis on the beauty of hand sewing. Its new workshop Black Mansion is holding its autumn and winter show.
The “Carnival by Khieng” accessory is having many pockets used for paper, pens and other items. Black nylon material is used and the fitting includes genuine leather.
Pan Yiliang has a different take on preparing textile products. He does it in own way.
Pan opts for fine hand knitting tools and produces a totally natural draping and flexible knit in place of the method of using automatic cutters and mass production.