Ethnic influences that I have noticed, originate more from the eastern cultures than others. Cultures such as China and Japan, as well as European and korean. Most of them include oreintal prints and inspired tops or dresses, and garments inspired by the latest trend in Paris or England. Also, the colors in Africa are seen more in American apparel, more geared towards the African American groups. As for the Korean influences, it is more subtle and only noticed by the silks and garmenst inspired by their traditional wear.
Although China is mostly industrial now, their traditional dresses and garments remain as inspirations for today's wear. The most popular fabric comes from China, silk. Silk gowns are still popular. Also, the simplicity, yet elegant beauty of silk is the key factor in why it was used for royal garments in china.
Japans influence has more to do with the printed T-shirts, knee, and thigh high socks with short skirts, and the kimono top, that has been cirling in and out of fashion. Their paintings are found as inspiration for prints on skirts, such as the Sakura, or cherry blossoms. Europe, however, still tops this influence.
Paris fashion week is perhaps the biggest event in the world for the fashion industry. American designers go to paris, see their latest trends, and are inspired to design garments, not quite knock offs, for the next season. style trends are researched, brought to America, then used as an influence for the next big design.
In my opinion, since I love Japan, I really would like to see a bit more influence from them, aside from the crazed Anime crowd, wich I proudly Admit that I am a part of.
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