UK fashion to be showcased at Creative Expo in Taipei

Want China Times
Date: 2015-04-25
By: CNA

The British Trade and Cultural Office will put up a pavilion at the upcoming

A model showcases one of Shao-yen Chen's designs during London Fashion Week in UK, Feb. 21. (File photo/CNA)

A model showcases one of Shao-yen Chen’s designs during London Fashion Week in UK, Feb. 21. (File photo/CNA)

Creative Expo in Taipei to showcase UK fashion and to boost bilateral business links within the industry.

The UK pavilion will present works by Taiwanese designers who have established their own brands in the UK after studying there, as well as the jewelry and shoes of two British brands, said the office, which represents UK interests in Taiwan in the absence of bilateral diplomatic ties.

“The UK is at the cutting edge of international fashion and is renowned for its trendsetting, inventiveness and creativity,” said the office.

This is evidenced by UK designers exporting two-thirds of the clothing that they produce and the UK footwear industry exporting over 90% of its production around the world, it added.     [FULL  STORY]

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