Here’s a project history that will help our clients understand how we work on Chinese fashion translation projects.
Find out how we helped a client who publishes media content in the fashion industry translate their materials for the China market.
The Challenge: Fast Fashion Translation into Simplified Chinese
Our first project with the company was a translation of an article on Top 10 Restaurants in Australia from Traditional Chinese (for the Hong Kong region) into Simplified Chinese to cater to their audience in Mainland China.
The client, BAZAAR, was satisfied and happy when they found out we were excellent at creatively translating and writing fashion topics.
The company produces fashion magazines that aim to provide sources for fashion trends, tips, pop culture news, and celebrity style. They have Chinese versions for the China market.
They were happy with the results of our previous translation work. And then they sent us fashion articles for translation from English to Simplified Chinese.
The challenge:
- The client required us to return T+1 (they send the article the previous day, we must return the translation the following day).
- For three weeks, we received 14 articles, ranging from 1,000–3,000+ words daily.
- In total, it was approximately 20,000 words of creative fashion translation.
The Solution: Flexible Team and High-Quality Chinese Fashion Translation
The client was happy with Mr. Eric Chen’s work. He has working experience in fashion translation for about 19 years. They loved Mr. Chen’s work and would like him to work on the translation tasks.
But he couldn’t always be available for urgent jobs, since he was also working on other tasks. The turnaround time was crucial for the client, so they agreed to check other translations—but they must be equally good or better than him.
We had three top translators on the ladder who would produce excellent translations at the same quality as Mr. Chen. But all of them were fully loaded with translation tasks, too.
Maintaining Consistency in Fashion Translation Work
The client agreed to the idea of adding a new translator resource to the team but expected the same, if not better, quality.
The project manager handpicked 5 class B translators who had excellent history records from previous collaborations. Then he ran a sample test translation, had it reviewed by Eric, and picked the one that was potentially good and required minimum revision effort.
That’s how we got Ms. Sunny Sun, a freelance translator with only four years’ translation experience. But she could write in a fluent and natural style that made the Chinese translation sound like it was originally written in Chinese.
The client was thrilled with her work and approved her to be the translator for the rest of the articles. They also appreciated the fast turnaround and quick solution.
The Results: 20,000 Words, 14 Articles, Delivered On Time
For this project, we finished 14 articles with approximately 20,000 words and completed them all on time.
The client was extremely satisfied with both quality and speed. This project proved that AZ-Loc’s workflow can scale quickly, while maintaining consistency across a large volume of creative translation.
Why It Matters for Fashion Brands
Fashion is not just about words—it’s about tone, creativity, and cultural adaptation. This case study shows that:
- A reliable translation partner can handle tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Chinese fashion translation requires both linguistic skill and creative flair.
- Even with new translators on the team, quality control and senior review guarantee client satisfaction.
For more project histories, we will be publishing more about fashion and other industries to give you an idea of our workflow.
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👉 Need high-quality Chinese fashion translation for your brand? Our AZ-Loc fashion translators and project managers are happy to help you get started. Contact us today and let’s bring your fashion content to life in the Chinese market.
