• Chinese fashion show shines on Seine to celebrate 70th anniversary of PRC founding

  • A gala was staged on a cruise ship on the Seine in Paris on Sept 27 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
    In attendance at the gala were Chinese ambassador to France Lu Shaye, director Yan Zhenquan of the China Cultural Center in Paris, General Manager He Liqin of the Bank of China's Paris Branch and about 150 other guests from French government and cultural circles, as well as other international organizations and delegations in Paris.
    In his speech, Lu noted this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relationship between China and France. Under the strategic leadership of the two countries’ presidents, bilateral ties have been more promising than ever.



    Jointly held by the China Cultural Center in Paris and the Paris branch of the Bank of China, the event featured a fashion show of Chinese modern and traditional attire, plus artistic performances and a photo exhibition.
    TANGY Collection, known as a brand with ecological responsibility, was the only contemporary fashion clothing brand in the fashion show. A series of Chinese outfits made with gambiered Guangdong silk, demonstrating the contemporary innovative vitality in China’s field of design, was presented.
    Gambiered Guangdong silk is an ancient type of silk from Guangdong dating back more than 2000 years. It is dyed by hand with the juice of dioscorea cirrhosa, which is a wild plant with medicinal properties, particularly beneficial for the skin. The complicated technology and process makes gambiered Guangdong silk one of the most expensive silks.



    Eco-minded designer Liang Zi began to use this kind of silk for making clothing with modern fashion design under the name TANGY, a brand highlighting the harmonious realm of "harmony between man and nature".
    In recognition of its exquisite craftsmanship and precious cultural value, Gambiered Guangdong silk was included in the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s list of national intangible cultural heritage in June 2008.
    Due to its innovation and contribution to the environment, TANGY Collection was recently selected by 1.618 Paris, an agency committed to raising awareness of sustainable development, as one of 15 sustainable luxury brands. It was also invited to participate in the Premiere Classe exhibition held between Sept 27 and 30 in the Tuileries Gardens in Paris.



    The fashion show also displayed 20 sets of unique Chinese ethnic costumes, which are exquisite collections from the Museum of Ethnic Cultures, Minzu University of China, to help guests have a better understanding of the dress culture of various ethnic groups in China.
    According to Yan Zhenquan, a "flowing stage" like this gala could entertain the French guests while offering them the chance to get to know China.