The Unstoppable Rise of the Guzi Economy–The Gold Standard of Cool
In the frenzied world of young China, two trends are currently stealing the spotlight: that golden glow and the gleaming edge of guzi culture.... Read More
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Happy 75th! Coupons to Couture: Fashion As a Lens on the Evolution of the PRC
Mao suits to modern streetwear, practical uniforms to crisp couture, at 75, the PRC's sartorial revolution is an epic of social evolution... Read More
Neon Wires and Schoolgirl Vibes: Beijing’s tamiX, the Queen of Sonic Improv
A deep dive into the culture surrounding old school synth and the fashion-forward woman who wields it in Beijing, tamiX.... Read More
Once Upon A Time In Shanghai: Shop ‘Til You Drop–1920s Style
Shanghai in the 1920s, a playground for the glamorous and worldly; a hub for trendsetters constantly on the prowl for their next fashion fix.... Read More
A New Scent-Scape: China’s Perfume Passage, From Dynasty to Downtown DIY
China's scent scene packs creative aromas, with youth rejoicing in perfume workshops and spritzing themselves with a sense of self-discovery... Read More
Ethnic Euphoria? A Deep Dive Into the Cultural Curiosity of Young Chinese
From fashion to travel destinations... What's up with the fascination with ethnic cultures coming about among Chinese millennials and Gen Zs?... Read More
Clamor of Consciousness: Beijing Post-Rockers The Grinding Ear
A band that unravels and utilizes the enigma of the human condition, The Grinding Ear breathes life into the chaotic state that is human nature... Read More