Designer-clad Taipei 101 chair sparks debate over professionalism

Designer-clad Taipei 101 chair sparks debate over professionalism

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Who would have thought that dressing well for a public appearance would garner backlash? Taipei 101’s Chairwoman, Janet Chia certainly didn’t. On Wednesday,
Chia paid a visit to the Legislative Yuan, but her attire is what stole the spotlight. She wore a black dress with a cream-colored Dior jacket draped over her shoulders, which prompted a legislator to ask her to dress more “simple” like everyone else. The tense exchange even resulted in President Lai Ching-te posting on Facebook in support of Chia, underscoring that professionalism isn’t judged by clothing.

Lai: Chairwoman Janet, Taipei 101 represents trends and fashion.
Chia: Yes.
Lai: I’d also like to advise you to next time, next time, please dress the same as us, simple.
Chia: I’m wearing the same as you all, same full-sleeves.

On Wednesday morning, a small standoff broke out at the Legislative Yuan as Taipei 101’s Chairwoman Janet Chia arrived for questioning. She was singled out by DPP Legislator Lai who felt her attire was not “simple” enough.

Lai: I think within the Legislative Yuan, there should be a standard
Chia: But, I really think that I am wearing the same as you all.
Lai: Are we continuing the discussion?
Chia: I am not discussing, I just think, that I am being very respectful of the Legislative Yuan.

Chia showed up in a black dress with a cream Dior jacket, and Chanel earrings and attempted to justify her attire but was interrupted again.

Chia: But I am definitely...
Lai: Alright, let’s have Yang Chiung-ying’s question.

Chia had barely finished a sentence when she was interrupted about her jacket, which she later wore to another event that afternoon.

Janet Chia
Chairwoman of Taipei 101
I don’t think I’ve been wronged, honestly speaking; I was just stunned because I really don’t know there was a dress code for going to the Legislative Yuan. I also asked a few other chairwomen if there was a dress code or I needed to buy clothes and they said there really wasn’t.

Chia displayed a calm demeanor but admitted that the exchange affected her mood. Ever active on social media, she personally broke down her outfit that evening. Besides her Dior jacket, she also wore a Cartier bracelet, Ferragamo shoes, and a Dior watch she’s had for 30 years. Her lighthearted and charming response catalyzed even more discussion online, with many flocking to Lai’s social media demanding an apology. Faced with public pressure, she posted a video that evening.

Lai Hui-yuan
Legislator (DPP)
I noticed when I reviewed the video later, that there were inappropriate aspects of it. The whole incident made her and the public uncomfortable. I feel deeply apologetic about this and will reflect on it.

Not only did this spark discussion online, President Lai Ching-te also took to social media to publicly support Janet Chia, posting a photo of him wearing a floral shirt to a meeting, emphasizing that professionalism and dedication in all walks of life should not solely be judged by clothing. The controversy continued the following day, with the topic of her attire still part of public discourse.

Lee Yang
Minister of Sports
I had bought a nice suit then, and I hoped that such a nice suit would be respectful to wear to the Legislative Yuan, I thought it looked good on me.

Huang Chieh
Legislator (DPP)
Actually, I think, Janet Chia represents fashion. She has her own way of expressing respect to the Legislative Yuan. I believe that everyone would appreciate that.

Chen Pei-yu
Legislator (DPP)
Lai Hui-yuan already publicly apologized, also posted and recorded a video, so I think this resolves it and concludes the matter here.

Chia clearly eased matters over by posting an AI-generated photo of herself and Legislator Lai dressed up and shopping, with the caption, “Dior should pay us an endorsement fee. Shopping sprees are justified and life is beautiful.” As the chairperson of Taipei 101, Chia also represents high-fashion and never misses an opportunity to show up and show out.

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賈永婕備詢遭嗆"穿著應純樸" 賴總統:不該以此來評斷專業

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台北101董事長賈永婕，週三到立法院備詢，沒想到穿著先成了焦點！她一身黑色洋裝、肩披白色Dior外套，遭到召委、民進黨立委賴惠員出聲提醒，要穿得跟大家一樣「純樸」，雙方現場一來一往，氣氛尷尬。就連總統賴清德也在臉書發文聲援，強調專業不該只用穿著來評斷。

立委(民)賴惠員: 賈永婕董事長，因為我們101，代表就是流行跟時尚。

101董事長賈永婕:是。
立委(民)賴惠員: 本席也在這裡建議妳吼，下一次，下一次，請穿得跟我們一樣吼，一樣的純樸。
101董事長賈永婕: 我穿得跟你們一樣耶，一樣是長袖。

週三一早，台北101董事長賈永婕來到立法院財政委員會備詢，沒想到被召委、民進黨立委賴惠員點名，認為她的穿著不夠純樸。

立委(民)賴惠員: 我覺得在國會殿堂，還是要有一定的標準。
台北101董事長賈永婕: 可是我真的認為，我穿的是跟你們一樣的。
立委(民)賴惠員: 要繼續再辯嗎?

台北101董事長賈永婕: 我沒有繼續辯耶，我只是覺得，委員，我非常尊重，絕對尊重，這是一個國會的殿堂。

黑色無袖連身洋裝，肩上披著白色Dior外套，再搭配香奈兒耳環，賈永婕試圖解釋自己的穿著，話還沒說完，就再次被打斷。

台北101董事長賈永婕: 但我也絕對是...
立委(民)賴惠員: 好，我們請楊瓊瓔委員質詢。

賈永婕一句話都還沒說完，就被硬生生消音，下午出席活動時，仍穿著同一件外套。

[[台北101董事長賈永婕]]
“我其實沒有到委屈，其實老實說就是錯愕，因為我是真的不知道，去立法院有制服的規定，有問一些其他女性董事長，我就說有制服嗎，還是我要去哪裡採購，她們就說真的沒有”

賈永婕展現高EQ，不過也坦言確實影響了心情。向來活躍社群的她，晚間乾脆親自公開當天穿搭清單。除了引發討論的Dior外套，還有Cartier手環、Ferragamo鞋子，以及珍藏超過30年的Dior手錶，一口氣揭曉全身行頭。幽默回應，卻擋不住網友討論，不少人湧入賴惠員社群平台，要求她出面道歉，面對排山倒海的輿論，週三晚間發她發影片！

[[立委(民) 賴惠員]]
“之後回看影片才發現，確實有不妥適的地方，整件事造成賈董事長與社會大眾的不舒服，驚擾到社會大眾，本人深感不安，也會深刻檢討”

不只網友熱議，總統賴清德也公開力挺賈永婕，PO出自己穿著花襯衫開會的照片，強調各行各業的專業與認真，不應該只用穿著來評斷。風波延燒到隔天，立法院的穿搭話題依舊持續發酵。

[[運動部長李洋]]
“當時有買好一套西裝，然後也希望說，這樣的西裝，可以就是尊重國會殿堂這邊，所以我自己覺得算好看”

[[立委(民) 黃捷]]
“其實我覺得，賈永婕董事長也是很時尚的代表，她用她表達尊重的方式來到議事殿堂，我相信大家都會予以肯定”

[[立委(民) 陳培瑜]]
“賴委員已經公開道歉了，也發文也錄了影片，那我想事情應該就可以，在這裡暫時告一個段落”

賴委員的道歉，賈永婕顯然是接受了，PO出和賴惠員一起穿得美美，逛街的AI照片，還寫下Dior應該要付我們代言費，血拼有理，美麗人生。身為101董事長的她，只要有宣傳的機會，通通不會放過。

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