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# Edgy Business Fashion
‘Dress for Success' in Vogue China May 2010 is Work Wear

By Venessa Fisher | Published 2010-04-14 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-for-success
References: [fashiongonerogue](http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/2010/04/13/liu-wen-by-yuan-gui-mei-in-dress-for-success-vogue-china-may-2010/) & [vogue.cn](http://www.vogue.com.cn/)

Asian model Liu Wen looks the part in her latest work inside [Vogue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club) China May 2010. Showing off work ready-looks from Yves Saint Laurent, Donna Karen and Celine, ‘Dress for Success’ is perfect for the career driven woman.

Shot by photographer Yuan Gui Mei and styled by Ling Wu, Liu looks perfectly put together in [sharp two piece suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-corporate-edit), leather skirts and accessories from [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton-campaign). Even her male model co-worker Stanley Huang looks sleek in 'Dress for Success.'

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.3/10
- Popularity: 88% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly and ethically sourced business clothing options.
- **Gender-neutral Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of business wear that appeals to a diverse range of gender identities.
- **Tech-integrated Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design business attire with built-in technology for enhanced productivity and connectivity.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual try-on technology to enhance the online shopping experience for business professionals.
- **Sustainable Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative recycling and upcycling methods for business fashion to reduce waste and promote circular economy.
- **Tech-driven Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with software and hardware companies to create smart business clothing that integrates with digital tools and devices.

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