Higher incomes, better living conditions boost fashion choices in Tibet

Rising incomes and improved living conditions are giving people in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region more choice of clothing, as well as breathing fresh life into local brands.

During the 2016-2020 period, the Engel coefficient of Tibetan residents－the proportion of total family income spent on food－continued to shrink, while per capita consumption of clothing rose by 584 yuan ($91).

The force behind this increased spending on clothing is a rise in incomes.