American Rag Cie Brings China To L.A.

May 21, 2015

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We recently attended the American Rag Cie “Made in China” Shop in Shop launch, showcasing Chinese designers never before sold outside of China. It was some of the coolest stuff we’ve seen in quite some time. And here’s to not rocking the same H&M Collection dress with the girl standing next to you at the bar! Check out the list, below of cutting-edge Chinese designers and their statement pieces found now at American Rag!

Mobius Studio
Elongated Fur Cardigan knit from raccoon hair for the feel of cashmere without the shedding

Vintage Republic
Indigo Terry Knit Shorts and brushed cotton tees printed with logos from vintage Chinese food packaging

Chi Zhang
“Made In China” tees and sweatshirts – his statement piece glorifying the “Made In China” process in an effort to take the stereotype head on and break it

Taciturnli
Denim jackets constructed from Made In USA Cone Mills denim, fashioned after a 1970’s vintage Lee jacket, shirting made with French linen and Japanese cotton, tees made from Made in LA pima cotton

Goods of Desire
Hand painted cigar dishes that say “Hand Painted by G.O.D.” on the bottom, foldable neoprene travel pillows that take the form of Panda stuffed animals when inside out.

Atelier Rouge Pékin
Especially constructed tees and tanks embroidered with a silk panel of the smiling Mao and Communist stars with bullet-hole marks in them – all representing the breaking of old stereotypes of China and signaling the new generation

Yaang
Key holders and candle racks fashioned in the old style

Hui by Eran Hui
Tropical vegetation printed anorak fishtail parkas, vintage imagery printed on a light muslin overcoat

Amanda Shi
The Lydia jacket – based on a classic Schott moto, the Lydia is Amanda’s expression of where classic qualities of fashion staples and luxe evening inspirations converge by taking a season-less silhouette and constructing it out of a fine material like silk and lace

American Rag Cie
150 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 935-3154

by Jennifer Rose