Peng's style makes world headlines (2)

"I think the first lady dressed very well, with taste and confidence," Zhang Yu, editor of China's Vogue magazine, told AP "After so many years, we finally have a first lady who can represent us so appropriately. I think it is a landmark event."

Michelle Zhang, a frequent contributor to Vogue, Tatler and Elle, said the trench coat and bag were custom-made for Peng, while the scarf was an off-the-rack piece from Exception's last fall/winter collection, retailing for 2,998 yuan (US$482).

She said she hoped the spotlight on Exception de MixMind would help Chinese fashion brands gain more recognition.

At its Citic Square outlet on Shanghai's Nanjing Road W. yesterday there was no sign of trench coats, scarves, bags or other items resembling those worn by China's first lady. A blazer was retailing for 2,598 yuan, while a linen scarf was priced at 1,298 yuan.

Donna Jiang, a Shanghai-based fashion buyer, said: "Peng's fashion image success will help with the fame of this brand, also the confidence in Chinese-designed brands."

Other outfits worn by the first lady on her international tour included an ivory brocade jacket with a high collar, which she matched with a white skirt and bag and a seafoam green chiffon scarf. On another occasion she wore a high-collared jacket bearing traditional blue and white Chinese folk patterns.

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