Synopsis
In this lavishly-illustrated guide, renowned fashion designer Vivienne Tam, who was born in Hong Kong and spent much of her adult years in the United States, offers tips for combining Eastern and Western styles. In addition to revealing the inspirations for her clothing, she shows readers how to incorporate Asian art and housewares into Western-style homes.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 2000-11-01 |
| Size | | Length: | 314 pages | | Height: | 11.0 in | | Width: | 11.0 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 66.4 oz |
Publisher's Note
East meets West in this lavishly illustrated book of Chinese style -- from fashion and food to art and architecture and home decor. This visual memoir by one of today's hottest designers is full of stunning candor and beauty. In this beautifully designed and stylish book, fashion icon Vivienne Tam, chosen by People magazine as one of the world's "50 Most Beautiful People," shares the rare individuality of her own crosscultural style, combining traditional Eastern elements with a modern Western edge. The seductive "East-meets-West" journey featuring the people, places, and things that give her inspiration. She teaches us how to savor the world in a simple bowl of noodles and shows us the essence of Chinese design and her favorite Ming chair. China Chic is style that is hot, hip, and pervasive in today's -- and tomorrow's culture.
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