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Dress Like Marlene Dietrich --- Dandyism, Feminism, Power of Hats and Tailoring

Dandyism One of the hottest womens fashion trend in 2019 is tailoring, which is my favourite style! When we talk about talioring, always remind me the English Dandy with their refined taste in suits, hats and accessories, their attention to details and unconventional individualism ---- the Dandyism. Think flamboyant Beau Brummell, Wilde, Duke of Windsor, Beaton, or modern day eccentric Quentin Crisp, George Skeggs...  Cecil beaton   Quentin Crisp George Skeggs Female Dandy And there are also many female dandy archetypes in history and modern time, think Coco Chanel, who designed trousers for women; Tamara de Lempika, the talented painter incarnated the strong and independent female figuare and dashing style; Marlene Dietrich, in her beautifully cut trouser suits, hats and...

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Dress for Art: Style and Fashion Tips for Visiting Art Exhibition and Galleries

London is one of the most exciting city in arts, many world renowned artists exhibit their works here. Although there is no strict dress code for visiting art exhibition, people can go in Tshirt and trainers, but we live in the world fashon centre and most creative place like London, I think we should try to step in these beautiful space with representation of our creative mind, making a satorial statement in understanding and respect of these phenomenal art works. So I started this personal project "Art, Style and Fashion" to experiment my style with hats in art exhibitions. Style advice: When ever I go out to galleries or to an exhibition, I always research about the art works, space,...

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YUAN LI LONDON Millinery HATS at Royal Ascot Ladies day 2019

YUAN LI LONDON Royal Ascot hats are called one of “The most spectacular hats in Royal Ascot Ladies Day 2019 “ by Harper’s Bazaar magazine and featured in many media such as BBC, Daily Mail, The Mirror, FT , Evening Standard, The Sun, Yahoo Fashion etc. Interviewd by ITV racing presenter Charlotte Hawkins and ITV stylist Mark Heyes, also Australian Chanel 10 etc.  

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Wear Your Heart On Your Head Talk at China Exchange London

2018, Yuan Li started talk “Wear Your Heart On Your Head” at China Exchange, about her own journey of self-expression, feminism, multiculturalism and individualism in London and in fashion, also her inspirations from cultural icons and the contemporary artists abound her, to inspire people express themselves through hats and style. The talk will become a regular program.  

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The Feminist Hat for The Guilty Feminists

YUAN LI LONDON designed “Feminist” feather headdresses for comedian and feminism influencer Deborah Frances-White, the headdress and the image was used to remark “100th Anniversary of British Women's Right to Vote” by Guardian Live in London Palladium in 2018.   Later the headdress become the cover of Debrah’s new book “The Guilty Feminist”, which was praised by Dame Emma Thompson as "Essential reading on the planet".   At the The Guity Feminist book launch party

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