Designer Zhou Li took to the stage amid applause following her runway show at China Fashion Week with a prop that has political overtones: a bouquet of cotton plants. Read more: Meet the designers who brought colourful diversity to Milan's fashion runwaysShe said her garments on show, which featured slick minimalist designs with ruffles and ancient Chinese characters, used Xinjiang cotton exclusively. H&M, Burberry, Adidas and Nike are among those hit by consumer boycotts in China after their comments on alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang resurfaced on Chinese social media last week. The European Union, the US, Britain and Canada last week imposed sanctions on Chinese officials, accusing them of human rights abuses in Xinjiang. Read more: As big names pull out of Paris Fashion Week, student designers fill the voidXinjiang produces around 20% of the world's cotton.

Source: The Star April 03, 2021 07:01 UTC