China Fashion Icons: The Model Trifecta — Frontier, Forbes and Future
The Model Trifecta: A look at three Chinese women who redefine(d) the Asian image from runway to fashion editorial review. ... Read More
Fashion History
The Sole of a City: Beijing’s Military Stomp and Shanghai’s Aristocat Pat
What actually makes up the soul of a Chinese mega metropolis? Temper says "shoes." Indeed, footwear. We’re talking the sole of a city.... Read More
Chinese Hair: Combing Through Looks and Politics
As China's consumers return to their roots, haircare included, Temper wondered… What did Chinese hair look like in the olden days?... Read More
The First Ladies of China: A Close-Up of The Prima Donna Lookbook
The First Ladies of China. Trickling trends are vain. They too shall pass, though your style shall not. A lookbook of the primae inter pares. ... Read More
Sexism, Communism, and Capitalism: The Qipao, a Cultural Revolutionary
One century of sexism, republicanism, liberalism, nationalism, communism, feminism and capitalism... Is the qipao ready for another century of revolution?... Read More
In the Mood for a Qipao Tale of Tradition, Trendsetters, and Controversy
Controversial in history, restrictive by nature and trendsetting for tens of decades. Temper has a quick cuddle with the qipao: Past, present and future.... Read More
Close-Up: Chinese Masks, A Tale Of Taoism, Opera And Fashion
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