Crush on china

The world-famous fashion designers Dolce and Gabbana, who were back in their favorite market recently, tell Chen Jie how it inspires them.

Chinoiserie (Chinese motifs) featured in European architecture, interior design, gardening and pottery in the late 17th century. Then, villas were decorated or painted in Chinese style in Germany, Sweden, Spain, France, Italy and Russia.

The Chinese Palace in Palermo, Sicily, is one of the largest and most iconic Chinese-style residences built during the Baroque and Rococo periods.