School Uniforms in China: Ditching the Drab, Finding the Fab
For decades, Chinese school uniforms were a pragmatic, almost anti-aesthetic statement. But as the country changes, so too do its symbols...... Read More
Chinese Society
Happy 75th! Coupons to Couture: Fashion As a Lens on the Evolution of the PRC
Mao suits to modern streetwear, practical uniforms to crisp couture, at 75, the PRC's sartorial revolution is an epic of social evolution... Read More
Ethnic Euphoria? A Deep Dive Into the Cultural Curiosity of Young Chinese
From fashion to travel destinations... What's up with the fascination with ethnic cultures coming about among Chinese millennials and Gen Zs?... Read More
A Taste of Miao Mastery–Nestled Deep in the Mountains of Hunan
A glimpse of the face of China's magnificent, multilayered, multicolored, multiethnic culture. As captured on camera by Elsbeth van Paridon.... Read More
Snug as a Bug: How China’s Urbanites Winterize Their Wardrobes
Chinese millennials and Gen Zs, particularly those in the country's coldest areas, season their (padded) winter wardrobe with some panache ... Read More
Photo Buddies: Chinese Travelers Seek Cheap Clicks and Quality Pics
A new buddy system has caught the eye of young Chinese travelers: photo buddies, or local enthusiasts taking high-quality pics at low prices... Read More
Shrinking Sizes of China’s Womenswear: Time to Size Up the Phenomenon
An obsession with being petite and no uniform size standards: Chinese women squeeze into shrinking sizes smaller than children's clothing... Read More