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Beijing opera's monkey mayhem. Photo credits: China Culture Tour

Close-Up: Chinese Masks, A Tale Of Taoism, Opera And Fashion

Emily AspinallFebruary 2, 2020

A Chinese masquerade that runs from painted monkey mayhem on the stage to smokin' hot political smog outrage on the streets... Face masks and Chinese culture are are inextricably linked. ... Read More

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Jiaju Shen of The Either wearing Videumus Omnia in New York City

Close-Up: The New Made In China Resolution — Videmus Omnia

Jessica LaiterDecember 16, 2019

From New York’s Dreams On Air Store to le 3rdEye Showroom Parisien, the Eye of Temper Providence spots even the darkest, dopest avant-garde. Or, as they say, Videmus Omnia.... Read More

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Close-Up: The Art Of Body Painting And That Chinese Touche Eclat

Emily AspinallNovember 18, 2019

Just like all other art forms, body painting, too, is inspired by politico-socio and environmental drips. With this craze growing in China, it's high Temper time to slap it on!... Read More

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Actor Chen Kun as photographed by Chen Man for Harper's Bazaar China. Copyright belongs to Chen Man, all rights reserved

Male Beauty Blemishes No More: How China Is Loosening The Rigid Reigns Of Gender

Emily AspinallOctober 8, 2019

One may be familiar with the Chinese saying, to "save face" (保面子), but it seems Chinese men are changing the face of the nation's cosmetics produce, with male makeup ranges on the rise in the Middle Kingdom. ... Read More

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DESIGN BY RONG XIAO, THE WRONG HOTEL COLLECTION — MODELED BY JEN LIU. PHOTOGRAPHY BY LU “LUNA” WEIJIA FOR TEMPER MAGAZINE’S “THE R-RATED ISSUE”. COPYRIGHT @TEMPER MAGAZINE, 2019. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Rated X: The Censored Arts Of China, Key To Contempo Cult Status

Emily AspinallJuly 29, 2019

Rated X aka China's Censored Art. "The R-Rated Issue" rages across the selective board of what is socially sensitive in China Fashion and Urban Culture. ... Read More

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Design by Ye Limeng (叶黎萌 ), the 24/ Moments Collection)-- Model: Jenn Liu. Photography by Lu "Luna" Weijia for Temper Magazine’s “The R-Rated Issue”. Copyright @Temper Magazine, 2019. All rights reserved

Q To The R, From Tùzi (兔子) To Tù (吐): Eating Disorders In Online China

Jessica LaiterJuly 12, 2019

Sexy Snippets! "The R-Rated Issue" rages across the selective board of what is socially sensitive (read: rebelliously riveting) in China Fashion. A preview. ... Read More

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A Temper Case Study: Two Women Of Harvard Vs 14k Herders Of Yak

Elsbeth van ParidonJune 10, 2019

A neurotic note of cynicism unavoidable upon reading the words “the world’s first”, the investigative mind wants to know more. Shokay yak down, a case study.... Read More

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