Wednesday, February 27, 2008

Chinese Fashion Industry


Soft inheritance: Ma Ke leaves a precious legacy
Organic yet theatrical, the experimental work of Chinese fashion designer Ma ke captured the imagination of award winning Director Jia Zhangke. His documentary Wu Yong, traced the preparation and launch of her collection Useless in Paris. His film footage of workers in a Guangdong garment factory contrasts with images of Ma Ke's artisans at their hand looms.