A Temper Case Study: Two Women Of Harvard Vs 14k Herders Of Yak
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
Close-Ups
Close-Up Of A Material Girl: Mary Ma And The Textile Library
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
China’s Drag Queens. Fashion That Is Non-Binary Identification
Homosexuality in China was decriminalized in 1997 and in 2001 removed from the government’s list of mental disorders. Though perhaps not entirely overlapping, this in turn has propelled China’s drag scene to evolve relatively quickly. The world of drag may be in its comparative infancy here, yet despite ongoing media and censorship issues this doesn’t seem to stop the rhetoric in China surrounding its rise.... Read More
China’s Lingerie Movement And A Nation’s Exploration Of Femininity
As China opens its doors to new ideas of social and bodily liberation and celebration, new styles are evolving. With new styles come modernity and vitally young women who explore and embrace their feminine powers.... Read More
Close-Up: Androchine And The Limitlessness Of An Androgynous Gesture.
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
Contemporary China Art Platform CNCREATE: The Coming Out Of Creativity
The Chinese art market was worth US $4.8 billion in sales in 2016, making it the largest art market in the world. ... Read More
Miranda V: When Music And Architecture Become Accessories
In her brand's latest collection released in the fall of 2017, Vukasovic fundamentally embraces the boundaries between the "virtual" and the "transparent", creating a perception of volume through void. Constructionism all the way. ... Read More