Beijing, China
Trend: Adornments
“Beijing is an international city with a ridiculous nightlife. I think fashion tends to accompany the mentality of going somewhere to see and be seen,” says Kimberly Kyan, 24. So what do women wear to be seen? “There is something very distinct about the little added features, like dangly things from their t-shirts, or that extra line of beads sewed into their jeans.”

 

Cuzco, Peru
Trend: Alpaca wool
“Walking around in Cuzco, Peru is like being in a time warp,” says Minna Tran, 26. Cuzco has yet to be influenced by outside trends, which means the locals wear alpaca wool clothing still popular from the Incan days, dyed in bright red, blue and green.




Singapore, Singapore
Trend: Crocs
“I think Singapore is really about eating, shopping and clubbing. We mirror the worldwide trends. I wouldn't say we are clueless, but don't remind me about the time ‘Crocs’ shoes became popular ... and still are!” says resident Juliana Chan, 26.




Paris, France
Trend: Patent Leather Flats
“One accessory becomes really hot and everyone buys it. Last year it was Chuck Tailor sneakers. Every well dressed French woman would wear them for running around in the day, and have them in many colors ... These days patent leather flats are seen quite often,” says French fashion photographer Sara White Wilson, 28. So why the major shift in shoe style? “The French are very conformist people, and very concerned with good taste in every aspect of life. For these reasons, fashion is more an opportunity for them to display their social class, and most importantly fit in with that class.”