{"id":342443,"date":"2015-02-05T17:24:49","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T09:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/shanghai-tang-342443.html"},"modified":"2019-05-04T03:45:04","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T19:45:04","slug":"shanghai-tang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/galerie\/shanghai-tang-342443.html","title":{"rendered":"Imperial Luxury: Shanghai Tang Spring\/ Summer 2015 collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you're looking for fashion options that marry orientalism with modern cuts, then Hong Kong-based brand, Shanghai Tang<\/strong>\u00a0could just be your sartorial\u00a0answer.<\/p>

The Spring\/ Summer 2015 <\/a>collection features brilliant shades of turquoise blue, deep red, vermillion, magnolia yellow, alongside earthy neutrals in sophisticated cuts and silhouettes. By taking a leaf out of a traveller's wardrobe, the silky blouses and knee-length wrap dresses make for the ideal, effortless outfit on a summer vacation - perhaps even to the island of Capri.<\/p>

One standout print in the collection were the fluttering butterflies, set against a blue and dark purple background featuring a kaleidoscopic range of colours and shapes. Seen on tailored dresses, pencil skirts and a sweater with knitted sleeves, the playful print serves to inject a touch of whimsy to the rather elegant pieces.<\/p>

Not forgetting their Chinese roots<\/a>, oriental accents were retained such as the mandarin collar; buttons usually found in typical cheongsams were replicated onto blouses as well as the traditional knot buttons.<\/p>

So if you're looking for the perfect Chinese New Year outfit - one that melds tradition with the modern times - then we'd suggest picking out the butterfly-printed cheongsam <\/a>or the cap sleeve dress with buttons. Either way, your style will be right on point for the festivities.<\/p>

Tarandip Kaur<\/em><\/p>

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