Shanghai Tang (Chinese: 上海灘; pinyin: Shànghǎi Tān) is a Hong Kong-based international clothing chain company, founded in 1994 by Hong Kong businessman David Tang. In 1998, Richemont acquired David Tang's controlling stake in the business. David Tang stated that Shanghai Tang is a Chinese label that set out to rejuvenate Chinese fashion of the 1920s and 1930s. The fundamental design concept is inspired by 1920s Cheongsam combined with the modernity of the 21st century. The brand is noted for its use of bright colours.