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The FVH x LM AW20 Collection, 2019. All rights reserved

Meet The Mavens Of Mohair, Fashion’s Equivalent Of The Rovos Rail

Elsbeth van ParidonMay 29, 2019

As education is empowerment, Temper takes five with China-based South African mohair maven Leandi Mulder. From innovational sensational textile construction to Beijing Institute of Fashion Tech MA business, time to board the Mulder train of thought!... Read More

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About Textile. Shapes and Silhouettes: The Textile Library, 2019. All rights reserved

Close-Up Of A Material Girl: Mary Ma And The Textile Library

Elsbeth van ParidonMay 24, 2019

Fashion is all about touch: This art form touches the soul, the body and even acts as a touchstone of social, economic or environmental trends. Hangzhou-based Textile Library aims to please.... Read More

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Close-Up: Androchine And The Limitlessness Of An Androgynous Gesture.

Elsbeth van ParidonNovember 29, 2018

A look at China's androgynous streetstyle throughout the centuries. Can any fashion trend actually be called a "trend"? Or are they sometimes simply actual "cultural staples"?... Read More

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Trending: Back To The Jing — Laurent Hou Holds Up A Spherical Mirror

Elsbeth van ParidonSeptember 28, 2018

One challenge posed to any artist is being able to take enough time for every project you decide to undertake, at times forcing you to revisit Brideshead in order to make some improving edits. Enter: Laurent Hou -- Beijing revisited.... Read More

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Sensitive Style Issues: China’s History Of Foot Binding

Sandy ChuSeptember 25, 2018

If anything, foot binding provides a powerful parallel offering a historic reflection on the cost of attaining beauty standards that cannot be reversed without giving the irreversible procedures required to get there any deep, let alone critical, thought.... Read More

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NYFW Review: SinoVision Journal Stars Taoray Wang SS19

Elsbeth van ParidonSeptember 20, 2018

Chinese designer Taoray Wang on September 10 debuts her Spring Summer 2019 collection at New York Fashion Week. Considered the “queen of suits”, Wang stayed true to her brand, showcasing a mix of traditional and trendy styles. ... Read More

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NYFW General Haze Event: “I Don’t Give A Xhit”

Jessica LaiterSeptember 13, 2018

Smack dab in the middle of New York Fashion Week hype, on September 8th, in the heart of Soho, worldwide media, influencers, fashionistas and special guests alike gathered to celebrate the latest in collaborations entitled "General Haze". ... Read More

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