# Neo-Oriental Fashion The Vogue Taiwan 'New East' Editorial Stars an Exotic So Young Kang By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-taiwan-new-east References: [fashiongonerogue](http://fashiongonerogue.com/so-young-kang-is-eastern-glam-for-vogue-taiwan-april-2013-by-naomi-yang/) & [vogue.tw](http://www.vogue.com.tw/) The eastern influence has never been as sexy as it is in the Vogue Taiwan 'New East' editorial. Modernizing the exotic looks for the contemporary woman, there is a punk edge to each ensembles that will spice up anyone's spring and summer wardrobes. Add a dash of glamor and many women will flock towards these looks. Appearing in the April 2013 issue of the magazine, the Vogue Taiwan 'New East' editorial stars fashion model So Young Kang. The Korean beauty was shot by photographer Naomi Yang in studio against a neutral backdrop, which allows the relatively dark outfits to stand out even more. Styled by Yoko Miyake, the photoshoot showcases designs from the likes of Prada, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs and Celine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Neo-oriental Fashion:** Opportunities for designers and fashion houses to modernize traditional eastern styles with a punk edge for contemporary women. - **Exotic Glamor:** Potential for incorporating exotic elements into fashion design for added flair. - **Neutral Backdrops:** Trend towards using neutral backdrops in fashion photography to highlight darker outfits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Design:** Designers and fashion houses can explore modernizing traditional eastern styles with a punk edge. - **Fashion Photography:** Photographers can experiment with using neutral backdrops to highlight darker outfits. - **Luxury Fashion:** Luxury fashion houses can incorporate exotic elements into their designs for added glamor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant New Year-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-wang-2024.md) - [Bright Color-Based Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vowels-1.md) - [Lunar New Year Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-new-year-campaign1.md) - [Modern Minimalist Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auteur-studios-latest-summer-edit.md) - [Lunar Festivity-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/year-of-the-dragon-collection-2.md) - [Intimate Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velvet-heat.md) - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [New Year-Inspired Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-lunar-new-year-campaign.md) - [Bold Eyewear Collection Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-rules-club.md)