Pet fashion designer makes and sells traditional Chinese gowns, modelled by her muse, Liu Liu the cat
- Wu Qiuqiao designs and creates pet-sized versions of the traditional Chinese Hanfu gown, and sells them online
- Her muse and model is her pet cat Liu Liu, who is happy to pose in the outfits and be measured up and fitted
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Liu Liu is a fashion designer’s dream model and muse – happy to spend hour upon hour being measured and dressed, and posing in tailored couture outfits and artistic designs. Liu Liu is also a cat.
After quitting her job as a copy editor last year, the 26-year-old works from her flat in the central city of Changsha designing and selling pet-sized dresses out of pastel-coloured chiffon and decorated with embroidery, beads, frills and motifs.
“Some of my regulars may have already bought all the clothing in my store and occasionally ask me to introduce new designs,” Wu said.
Wu got the idea for making historic garb for pets after failing to find suitable styles for Liu Liu. And she clearly is not the only one who likes her furry companion dressed in something traditional.
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Wu sells up to 1,000 pieces a month from her online store Chunfeng Daxiaoqiao and she regularly rolls out new designs to satisfy demand.
“I think Hanfu is a heritage of history, and is also very beautiful,” Wu said.
“(My business) can allow people who enjoy traditional culture, or young people who enjoy Hanfu … to be able to adopt ideas they like through pet clothing.”
