# Eastern Exoticism Editorials Harper's Bazaar China's Liu Wen Feature Celebrates Cultural Glamor By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-12-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liu-wen References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2015/12/liu-wen-bazaar-china.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/HarpersBazaarChin) Liu Wen stars in this self-titled editorial that graces that latest issue of Harper's Bazaar China. The supermodel is lensed by photographer Sun Jun and is seen posing inside a lavish mansion. The home is furnished with Chinese antiques and vibrant wall coverings that feature silk and gilded metal details. Reviving traditional Chinese garb for a new generation, this couture editorial highlights an array of handmade pieces. Its lavish standouts include hand-embroidered evening gowns, crocheted skirts and silk shrugs that feature sculptural elements. In addition to its luxe wardrobe staples from labels like Emilio Pucci, Roberto Cavalli and Jean Paul Gaultier -- styled by Wilson Huang -- this editorial's captivating images also reference the style of traditional Chinese art and home decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cultural Glamor Revival:** Opportunity for fashion brands to incorporate traditional cultural elements into their designs and marketing strategies. - **Handmade Couture Resurgence:** Potential for luxury fashion houses to showcase artisanal craftsmanship and create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. - **East-meets-west Fusion:** Innovation potential for designers to blend traditional Chinese aesthetics with contemporary Western fashion. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to embrace cultural diversity and redefine their creative direction. - **Luxury:** Potential for luxury brands to tap into the rising demand for authentic, handcrafted luxury products. - **Art and Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor brands to incorporate traditional Chinese design elements into their products and appeal to a global audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-travel-campaign.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Chinese High Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hong-kong-jewelry-group.md) - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Lunar New Year-Celebrating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-2024-collection.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Celebrating Accessory Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-chinese-new-years.md) - [Luxury Lunar Year Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-lunar-year.md) - [Nostalgic Luxury Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celines-zhangyuan-popup.md)