In the early 2000s, Asian fashion influences became increasingly significant in local and global markets. Countries such as China, Japan, India, and Pakistan have traditionally had large textile industries with a number of rich traditions; though these were often drawn upon by Western designers, Asian clothing styles gained considerable influence in the early- to mid-2000s.Lemire, B., & Riello, G (2008). "East & West: Textiles and Fashion in Early Modern Europe". Journal of Social History, 41(4), 887–916.
In the early 2000s, Asian fashion influences became increasingly significant in local and global markets. Countries such as China, Japan, India, and Pakistan have traditionally had large textile industries with a number of rich traditions; though these were often drawn upon by Western designers, Asian clothing styles gained considerable influence in the early- to mid-2000s.L,emire, B. & Riello, G (2008). "East & West: Textiles and Fashion in Early Modern Europe". Journal of Social History, 41(4), 887–916.