Chinese films have always been known for their creative and artistic output. In recent years, Chinese films have begun to gain a worldwide following for their groundbreaking fashion trends. Here are ten Chinese movies and dramas that started a fashion trend:
1. A Little Thing Called First Love (Drama)
Released: October 23, 2019- November 21, 2019
Director: Qi Xiaohui
Cast: Lai Kuan-lin, Wang Runze, Chai Wei, Zhao Jinmai
Episodes: 36
Synopsis:
It's the story of an ordinary girl who falls in love with the most popular boy in school and embarks on a journey of self-discovery throughout college. She decides to make a change. To raise her grades, she joins school clubs, learns about fashion, and studies hard. Each day brings more color to her ordinary life.
2. Count Your Lucky Stars (Drama)
Released: August 3, 2020- September 3. 2020
Director: Lin Zi Ping
Cast: She Yue, Jerry Yan
Episodes: 34
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Synopsis:
Lu Xingcheng, known for being arrogant, is the editor-in-chief of a magazine and is considered a pro in the World of Fashion. He is a lucky man who has everything he wants. Meanwhile, Tong Xiaoyou (She Yue) is a not-so-famous fashion designer with bad luck. Until one day, because of an accidental kiss, their fates exchange.
3. Love Advanced Customization (Love Designer)
Released: May 19- June 21, 2020
Director: Shen Yang
Cast: Dilraba Dilmurat, Huang Jingyu, Zhang Xinyu
Episodes: 51
Genre: Romance, Business
Synopsis:
A Fashion designer and an entrepreneur cross paths due to work. They come to cooperate because of business, love, and family. The various multi-generational characters grow up in each other's strengths to cultivate their relationship.
4. Fashion War
Released: February 29- March 20, 2016
Director: Created by Hong Kong Television Broadcasts Limited
Cast: Moses Chan, Him Law, Ali Lee, Sisley Choi, Joel Chan
Episodes: 20
Genre: Drama, Office Politics, Fashion
Synopsis:
Fashion War is a TVB drama that gives old-fashioned palace intrigue a modern and trendy twist.
Moses Chan, Sisley Chai, Ali Lee, Him Law, and Joel Chan appear in the series as employees of a famous fashion magazine struggling to maintain their position.
5. Let's Fashion Together
Chinese Title: Ji Pin Mo Wang
Released: January 23, 2016
Director: Li Baen
Cast: Bea Hayden Kuo, Ming Ren Yankai, Zhang Wanyi, Lee Hyeon Jae, Cheng Xiyu
Episodes: 30
Genre: Comedy, Romance, Inspirational
Synopsis:
Everything started at a fashion Show when a newbie Didi ( Cheng Xi), with four models, accidentally destroyed an antique sculpture. To pay off the debt, everyone puts their hopes on the projects that will earn them big bucks.
6. Our Glamorous Time
Released: November 12- December 9, 2018
Director: Zhang Feng
Cast: Zhao Liying, Jin Han, Yu Haoming, Jonny Zhang, Cao Xiwen
Episodes: 50
Genre: Drama, Romance, Workplace
Synopsis:
Our Glamorous Time is a Chinese tv series based on a novel by Ding Mo.
The drama revolves around a former military officer turned CEO and a young white-collar worker. The CEO Li Zhicheng has been unsuccessful in his ventures and is on the verge of bankruptcy until Lin Qian ends up helping to revive the company, and they fall in love.
7. My Love, Enlighten Me
Chinese Title: Nuan Nuan Qing Duo Zhi Jiao
Released: May 13, 2020- May 28, 2020
Director: Wang Yan
Cast: Liang Jing Kang, Pei Zi Tian, Eleanor Lee, Li Xi Meng, Li Ming Jun
Episodes: 24
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Synopsis:
A 22-year-old girl is a member of a girl group who gets forced to leave her idol group before her debut. But after the encounter with Han Che, she is inspired to become a designer.
8. The Fox's Summer (Fox Falls in Love)
Released: April 5, 2017
Director: Yu Zhongzhong
Cast: Jiang Chao, Tan Songyun, Ji Xiaobing, Daniel Zhang Xin
Episodes: 44
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Synopsis:
The Fox's Summer is a Chinese tv series based on an online novel by Shen Cangmei, titled When President Falls in Love.
The adopted son Of the Gu family, Gu Chengze, is taken as a guide of the rightful heir Gu Jinyu. He meets a fashion designer Li Yanshu and hires her to motivate Jinyu, the ex-boyfriend of Yanshu. But during the process, Chengze falls in love with her.
9. Sleepless Fashion
Chinese Title: Yu Shi Shang Tong Ju
Released: October 21, 2011
Director: Lichuan Yin
Cast: Vic Chou, Xiao Chun, Suet Lam, Kimi Qiao, Alan Tam
Genre: Drama, Romance
Synopsis:
Zhou Xiaohui, a rising journalism star, got professional recognition from Ming Shang and Alex three years ago. However, Alex starts feeling threatened by Zhou Xiaohui and plans to set him up and get fired. Zhou Xiaohui gets angry and leaves Ming Shang with Assistant Editor and Xiaoping to start his fashion magazine Modern Magazine.
10. Sunshine Of My Life
Released: March 17, 2021- April 9, 2021
Director: Tien Jen Huang
Cast: Zhang Han, Xu Lu, Hong Yao, Wang Rui Zi
Episodes: 45
Genre: Romance, Drama
Synopsis:
Tang Ming Xuan, a workaholic general manager of a successful fashion group, is a consummate professional and has resolved to remain single to focus on business. But life changes after he meets Tang Fei, a lively young designer studying in Europe.
