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
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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
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
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
The Middle Kingdom And The Models: Friends Or Foes?
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
Close-Up: The Push And Pull Factors Of Building An Empire
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