About Chinese Laundry: Launched in Los Angeles, circa 1982 , Chinese Laundry has positively carved an industry niche by providing fashion forward footwear to young, style-conscious women. With an emphasis on modern design and affordability, Chinese Laundry creates exciting daytime, evening and dress footwear collections - using the finest leathers, fabrics, metallics and iridescents. Sold in department and shoe specialty stores.