The History Of Eastern Dress Western-style clothes, which many people find convenient to wear during business hours, are now a common sight in many large cities of eastern and southern Asia . This is particularly so in Japan , which since 1945 has built a reputation as an international fashion centre. However, in Japan, China, and India, traditional dress is often preferred for occasions such as weddings. Over the centuries, notably in Korea and Japan, traditional styles of dress have reflected a marked Chinese influence, though both countries developed characteristic styles of their own. In like manner, modes of dress in the South Asian subcontinent have been a source of inspiration to some of the countries of Southeast Asia and of the East Indian archipelago.
