Tigers, peonies and other traditional Chinese or Japanese motifs used to be best reserved for souvenirs only. Now, the more cliche and the more unexpected the combination (floral embroidered waders, anyone?), the hipper.
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Oriental Express: Chinese & Japanese Motifs Are Huge For Fashion This Season
#1: Embroidered leather Boston bag, Alice + Olivia
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#2: Denim jeans, Topshop
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#3: Silk and satin brocade pants, Alice + Olivia
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#4: Slim d’Hermes white gold watch on alligator strap, $85,000, Hermes
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Love intricate details on your timepieces? These ceramic watches come with pretty plumage and graphic motifs.
#5: Sterling silver charm with zirconia, $219, Thomas Sabo
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#6: Porcelain dining plate, $300, Hermes
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#7: Viscose and cotton bomber jacket, $196, Topshop
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#8: Polyester shoulder bag, Stella McCartney
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#9: Silk and satin brocade jacket, Alice + Olivia
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#10: Cotton sweatshirt, $850, Coach
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#11: Jade bangle with rose gold, white rhodium-plated metal and gemstones, $2,800, Choo Yilin
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#12: Embroidered leather boots, Balenciaga
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#13: Rose gold ring with diamond, $540, Goldheart
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#14: Mademoiselle Prive Coromandel 18K beige gold watch with diamonds on alligator strap, Chanel Fine Jewellery
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Prices unavailable unless stated.
Main image: Gucci, Valentino
An adapted version first appeared in Female‘s August 2016 issue.
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