The result was dresses and jackets that continued to feature his signature Japanese silk prints and jacquards but that were given a little Mad Men va-va-voom through his use of corsetry construction techniques.

“It was an interesting area for me to explore as I have never done this before,” the designer said of the pieces, which nonetheless will require more finetuning.

Rather more successful were the subtle ikat patterned coats and drapey jackets, and some Japanese embroidered tulle tunics that had a timeless appeal. Here he has found his niche, crafting beautiful fabrics in easy shapes for the design-savvy woman who wants under the radar fashion.

- Clothes that offer something different, The Australian, October 12, 2010.

About the author:

Zhang Xin is Trainer at chinadaily.com.cn. He has been with China Daily since 1988, when he graduated from Beijing Foreign Studies University. Write him at: zhangxin@chinadaily.com.cn, or raise a question for potential use in a future column.

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