Single New Yorkers Watch Out! This Valentine’s Month the Chinese New Year Begins—It’s the Year of the Notorious Tigeress. Jade Leads Her Infamous Fusion Animals From Ancient China To New York’s Style Studios, Transforming Them Into Whimsical and Exquisite Accessories.
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Come Out and Play With Me: Fusion Lover Jade Chiu Unveils Her Zodiac 12 Collection of Multicultural, Hardcore, and Sexy-Cute Accessories
New York, NY, February 23, 2010 — Designer Jade Chiu announces the launch of her website, featuring her new line of accessories that update themes of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals. On February 25th, The New York Times will feature her in their Fashion & Style section.
Taiwan-native Chiu, who studied at FIT and Parson’s School of Design, has worked with Anna Sui, L.A.M.B., Diane Von Furstenburg, and contributed accessory designs for BabyPhat. This month marks her first independent foray as she unleashes her wild fusion of ancient Eastern culture in sexy Western fashion. The result is twelve sets of sensual accessories—one for each zodiac animal, plus a special edition for the start of the Year of the Tiger—that include belts, hair accessories, bracelets, racy accents, and more. Each mini-collection is designed around an animal character she developed with distinct personalities, muses, networks, styles, and playthings.
Fur, skin, feathers, chains and crystal mingle in an alchemic expression of feministic individualism. The line’s sexiness is impossible to ignore: there are bondage-style spiked bracelets, collars, and a mask-shaped headpiece. Some items are forwardly elegant, while others play up humorous, kinky, or punk chic styles. Any woman who loves using unique, daring pieces to bring attention to her special allure will find beautifully crafted additions for her collection. Chiu’s designs are the type to elevate a sultry, out-on-the-town ensemble to an enviable, high-fashion stunner.
The Zodiac 12 line draws inspiration from militaristic style, S&M lounges, Lady GaGa, and Alice in Wonderland. Chiu is known for intense style concoctions, and she founded her Fusion Lover label in 2009 as a fashion playground to blend ancient East, new West, and whimsical, sexy style. Chiu is constantly brimming over with fresh, hot ideas; she and her team will keep the website refreshed with new pieces throughout the year.
Contact: jade@jadechiu.com | http://jadechiu.com | 415-335-1083