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Alina Raetsep Tells A Temperamental Tale Of Tribes, Traditions And Artisans

Elsbeth van ParidonApril 23, 2018

Artisanal skills... A gift passed on from parents to children, from teachers to pupils. Knowledge that survived generations, in some cases hundreds of years. Truly gripping and fascinating art.... Read More

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Close-Up: Knowledgeable And Sustainable Fashion Incubation With Vincent Djen

Elsbeth van ParidonFebruary 21, 2018

Sustainable fashion in China: Reality or Lala Land? Just like the rest of the world, China too is moving into the lands of more sustainable fashion. A rising number of Chinese brands are adopting organic cotton materials and natural dyeing techniques -- especially in the kidswear and home textile area.... Read More

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Close-Up: Exploring The Notes Of The Unconscious

Elsbeth van ParidonFebruary 2, 2018

A fan of the sensational, Temper Magazine turns to Shanghainese designer Xin Zhao of independent accessories brand REBYXINZHAO to escort us on a walk down one highly scented memory lane. It's scensational.... Read More

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The Middle Kingdom And The Models: Friends Or Foes?

Elsbeth van ParidonJanuary 30, 2018

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

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Close-Up: The Power And Panache Of Fashionable Foundations

Elsbeth van ParidonJanuary 19, 2018

"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

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Close-Up: The Push And Pull Factors Of Building An Empire

Elsbeth van ParidonJanuary 8, 2018

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

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Chinese Tattoos: A Historical Body Of Artwork

Minyoung LeeDecember 20, 2017

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

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