Fashion is a constantly evolving phenomenon and it tends to reinvent itself from time to time. Culture and fashion have a strong bond and both influence each other to a very large extent which makes them two sides of the same coin. Oriental fashion designers are increasingly using a technique which blends in tradition and modernity. This fusion helps bring forth varied types of designs and fabrics. China is a country with strong cultural values and history and their fashion sense clearly connotes this.

Age old motifs such as lions, masks worn by opera characters and guardian motifs are incorporated into their attires. A splendid characterization of Chinese attire is that it not only expresses an external elegance but also an abstract internal symbolism. Some of Chinese influences on modern fashion include the bridal tiara which is actually inspired from the designs of the Sung dynasty.

The Hunan Province contributed the embroidered sash crafted in pure true blue, green and red. This clearly states how Chinese fashion has been the foundation of various modern fashion concepts. Chinese bronze fixtures are another source of inspiration for many modern fashion designers. Dragon motifs, phoenixes and lightning are all derived form ancient bronze statuettes.