The sun has set, but Hsimenting's Campo Fashion Market is still rocking. The fun-filled atmosphere is a guarantee that the crowds will keep coming back. (Chuang Kung-ju)

The people of Taiwan became acquainted with Wang Yiying because of "Noodoll" and her two Fashion Market books.

"'Market' refers to London's historic Spitalfields Market. I added the 'Fashion' myself." After arriving in London to pursue her master's degree, Wang spent a great deal of time strolling about London's Spitalfields Market and UP Market looking for originality. Frequenting these places gave her the opportunity to make friends with many of the avant-garde artists and designers that congregate in these bohemian-esque venues and to hear their stories. Three years ago, she decided to compile some of these interesting trendsetters' stories into a book.

"The fashion market drew me--the atmosphere was one important factor," explains Wang. In the fashion market, there is a kind of atmosphere... human interaction driven by business transaction. One moment, you are just browsing... the next, without even thinking about it, you strike up a conversation with the stall owner. You talk about creative inspiration... about what makes their work special. Actually buying something is secondary.

"Vendors at the markets don't make a lot of money... not nearly enough to live on. Although the artists aren't able to make a living off of their own creativity, they stick to their guns... working regular jobs to keep their dreams alive. You can't help but admire their passion for creation."

These creative people, of whom Wang thinks so highly, come in all ages and colors. The price range of their work spans the gamut from thousands of pounds a pop to going for just a song. They sell everything from jewelry to clothing and accessories. Some even offer handmade magazines with hand-printed T-shirts. Some of the vendors, like Wang, have caught the eye of big companies and started their own labels.