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
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Oranda Hou, a Journey From Urbane Finance to Rockbund Art
Kate Kologrivaya sits down for a Deepdive and some Chitchat with people who are changing the face of China’s urban landscape. #1: Oranda Hou.... Read More
Body Talks With AB ALEI: Throwing China Plus-Size Critics A Curveball
China's body image, a distorted tale of pride and prejudice with the slightly heavier woman often forced to bear a sandwich board burden. Plus-size brand AB ALEI wants to throw haters a fashion curveball. ... Read More
Aesthetic Accidents With Lao XIE XIE: The Hot Young Urban Mess
Artist Lao XIE XIE is the son of anarchy, a child showing pragmatic filial piety to the urban fast and furious, only. The duty to be different never gets old.... Read More