The Middle Kingdom And The Models: Friends Or Foes?
Temper Magazine talks to one seasoned China-based model, who shall remain anonymous, as we return to modeling basics and talk passion, pitfalls and positive posing.... Read More
Close-Ups
Close-Up: The Power And Panache Of Fashionable Foundations
"As a student, it is your time to innovate and experiment; it is your time to take a chance and a stance and say to the world: I am here! It is the time to experience pure creative freedom and invest in the future. Your future." Alla Batiuk... Read More
Close-Up: The Push And Pull Factors Of Building An Empire
Temper highlights two generals who help push forward the China Fashion troops; one is based in NYC telling the archers to “Loose!” and the other leads the Beijing cavalry into battle. We present: WG Empire and LaWo!... Read More
Chinese Tattoos: A Historical Body Of Artwork
Yue Fei (岳飛), a Han-Chinese military general during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) bore a tattoo on his back which read “尽忠报国: Serve the country with the utmost loyalty.” Pigmentation and protection joining forces.... Read More
Close-Up: The Capitalism Of Maximalism.
The age of maximalism is upon us! Gone are the days of clean and sleek; today, we opt for bold, embellished, colorful patterns and a mix of shapes and textures. ... Read More
Multiple Personalities Are In Order: A Close-Up Of Daisy Dai!
From political fads to luxury fashions, the past five years have witnessed an across-the-board development of China's KOL, which obviously did not sneak past the eyes and ears of fashion's marketing mavens. Enter Daisy Dai.... Read More