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Why did Asia (at least when it comes to casual styles) adopt Western clothing? How come "traditional" Asian wear did not evolve into the 20th century while classic European clothing (suits, button up shirts, Oxford shoes etc) keeps evolving and modernising and is still very relevant today?

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