One of the few Taiwan fashion brands who seem to have managed to make a real mark on international fashion (definitely very present in the UK for sure!) is definitely YUMI.

Only established as late as 2008 they have definitely moved very quickly (a complete staple for the lower basement at Top Shop already) and a number of online stores feature them as well…the brand new autumn 09 collection seems to have hit stores, so we had a look around to figure out why Yumi is being such a raging fashion success.

This flirty little gingham mini checked shirt dress (for ONLY $27.00!) is available in two great and easy color combinations – black and white or red and white. Styled with a vest and boots for a modern country look (Taiwan goes Cowboy people!). One size. Cotton, polyester. By Yumi, Taiwan.

This lightweight sweater dress is perfect for those in-between autumn days! It is made of an easy and comfortable cotton and polyester blend for easy layering. The roll neck features a cinched center which makes it elegant and suitable for work too, while the body of the dress swings free and easy for all the comfort you ever wanted… One size. Cotton, polyester. By YUMI, Taiwan. For ONLY – hold tight – $28.00 – no reason not to!

You know its autumn and winter draws near…but you’re not ready to let go of the summer dress yet? No worries, Yumi  know exactly how we all feel and bring us this great combo – dress & scarf for only $34.20 – so you can be as indecisive as you want – wear the bright prints with a lovely warm scarf to match!

Ok ok, we all like Top Shop and stuff, but £70 for a Yumi dress when I can get it at YesStyle for around £30 (max!)…?!?! Really?!

Think its time I went and got me some lovely little Yumi dresses all the way straight from Taiwan to London asap!

For more lovely fashion from Taiwan, have a look at:

Puffy – reeling in the autumn 09 collection!

Stylish boho pieces from Taiwan – STAR.MIMI

Spring Boho Sale – STAR.MIMI right NOW!

Puffy – more fabulous mini dresses from Taiwan!

Ripped leggings, baggy overzise shirts, draped tops, harem pants, high waist shorts and mini dresses – Peplum has it all, so lets pick out a few must haves for now:

super urban ripped leggings!

If we’re talking current urban styles – then we cannot possible overlook the ever-present legging – in its latest variation – voila, we bring you the ripped-to-pieces distressed legging – in a classic black – just enough punk to turn any plain t-shirt into a stylish combo!

super urban ripped leggings!

Structured Harem Trousers - go Peplum!

So this summer saw a complete domination by the harem trousers – Peplum carries the harem forth into the new season, but instead of a drapey summer jersey (jersey being the ultimate urban fashion fabric anyway – as far as I’m concerned) thery chose to work with a more classic heavier trouser fabric and have turned the drapey harem pant into panelled harem pants! Haven’t seen it done any better anywhere else (yet)!

Structured Harem Trousers - go Peplum!

And yes I do consider black, white and grey absolute wardrobe basics – an entire perfect wardrobe can be built up of only these three colours (with a dash of red accessoires, bit of bling and some animal print accessories maybe). Sooo, no surprise my next two Peplum pieces of South Korean fashion are going to be gray as well:

drapey grey detail top - from South Korea!

This top is perfectly balanced between basic jersey and OTT detailing on the shoulder that easily transforms this day piece into a flexible evening top!

drapey grey detail top - from South Korea!

And to our final piece of casual urban fashion straight from the South Korean (fashion) capital, here is a super easy grey jersey oversized t-shirt dress…

Must-have jersey basics - South Korean fashion!

I’m a complete sucker for these kinds of things, super basics that you can so easily add some gold jewelry to or some OTT accessories (like a studded oversize clutch in bright orange maybe?! just an idea…) and throw on with some sexy high heels to turn into a super comfortable but sexy party look…

Must-have jersey basics - South Korean fashion!

for more urban chic fashion, have a look at the following links:

Ultimate Asian urban fashion from South Korea – Pink Diamond

Puffy mini dress bonanza – the best from Taiwan fashion!

‘Starstruck’ Urban Bohemian Chic – With Mocha from South Korea!